89 acorn butter recipes

A favorite of the Colonel was Corn on the cob and he deiced if he was going to sale it, it had to be delicious and sweet .

Spicy garlic-ginger popcorn popped in corn oil with fresh ginger root, then tossed in butter, chili sauce, and parsley. A savory snack ready in 10 minutes.

Popcorn tossed with melted butter, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Pecorino Romano. A savory movie-night upgrade with salty, nutty cheese clinging to every kernel.

Louisiana alligator with boudin cream sauce: flour-dusted alligator medallions flash-sauteed and plated on cornmeal cakes under a bourbon-flamed boudin sausage cream sauce. Authentic Cajun fine dining.

Old-fashioned lace cookies with pecans, brown sugar, and corn syrup, rolled into delicate cylinders while still warm. Shatteringly crisp and caramel-sweet.

Saffron buttered popcorn with real saffron threads bloomed in melted butter and tossed over stovetop-popped corn. A luxurious, golden twist on a classic snack.

Green corn tamales made from fresh corn ground with Monterey Jack cheese, whipped with lard and butter, filled with roasted green chiles and cheddar, steamed in the husks.

Green beans and corn casserole topped with buttery Ritz cracker crumbs and slivered almonds. A creamy potluck classic with sour cream, cream of celery, and grated cheese baked until golden.

Silky sweet corn coulis made from fresh corn kernels and cob broth, strained smooth and finished with butter and cayenne. A refined sauce for shrimp and corn ravioli.

Roast turkey with cornbread chorizo stuffing: juicy turkey stuffed with spicy chorizo, sweet corn, and cornbread, roasted with a turn-and-baste method that delivers crisp skin and moist meat. A Southwestern Thanksgiving showstopper.

Slow cooker cheesy potatoes made with hash browns, sour cream, and melty Velveeta. A hands-off, crowd-pleasing side that cooks itself creamy, with an optional crunchy cornflake topping.

Great for using up any vegetable leftovers like carrots, peppers, tomatoes, and spring onions. Also, try baking sweet potatoes for a change.

Vidalia onion supper bread using corn muffin mix topped with butter-softened sweet onions, sour cream, and sharp American cheese. A quick 5-ingredient side bread baked in 25 minutes.

Grilled lobster dinner pairs halved lobster, husk-steamed corn, and littleneck clams over the fire, basted with garlic-oregano herb butter. A full New England seafood feast on the grill.

Scrambled eggs with fresh corn kernels, cilantro, scallions, and melted muenster cheese wrapped in warm tortillas. A quick Mexican-style breakfast for one.

Impossible cheddar and broccoli appetizers made with Bisquick, eggs, broccoli, corn, and walnuts. A self-crusting baked appetizer topped with melted cheddar, cut into bite-sized pieces.