NEW ORLEANS-STYLE SPICY BUTTER

 I first saw this recipe five or six years ago in a magazine article about Christmas celebrations in New Orleans, Louisiana. I believe she owned a popular restaurant there.

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3 tbsp paprika

1 tbsp chili powder

1 tbsp ground cumin

1 1/2 tsp minced garlic

1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 1/2 tsp sugar

2 dashes of hot sauce

Process all ingredients in a food processor about 10 seconds or until smooth. Place butter in a covered container and refrigerate. May be kept in the refrigerator unto to one month.

This is a file photo for reference only, not this exact recipe