Anchovy Sandwich Butter

Sometimes the simplest things hit hardest.

This two-ingredient compound butter blends rich, creamy butter with briny anchovy fillets until smooth and spreadable.

Slather it on warm toast, tuck it into a grilled cheese, or spread it under the skin of chicken before roasting for an instant umami upgrade that’ll have people asking what your secret is.

Pro Tips

• Room temperature butter: Softened butter whips easier and incorporates anchovies more smoothly than cold butter.
• Chop fine: Mince the anchovies well before mixing so you get consistent flavor in every bite, not big salty chunks.
• Make ahead: This butter keeps in the fridge for up to a week or freeze it for a month (roll into a log in parchment for easy slicing).