Butter Board with Fresh Bread
This butter board with fresh bread is a simple yet elegant appetizer featuring creamy butter topped with fig jam, pumpkin seeds, everything bagel seasoning, lemon zest, and rosemary. Served with warm crusty bread, it’s perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp fig jam
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds (toasted optional)
- 1 tsp everything bagel seasoning
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish
- Crusty fresh bread, for serving
Instructions
- Spread the softened butter evenly over a clean wooden board or serving platter.
- Drizzle or dollop fig jam across the butter.
- Sprinkle pumpkin seeds evenly over the surface.
- Add everything bagel seasoning for crunch and flavor.
- Grate lemon zest on top for brightness.
- Garnish with rosemary sprigs.
- Serve immediately with slices of fresh crusty bread.
Notes
- Swap fig jam with honey, apricot preserves, or pomegranate seeds for variety.
- Add roasted garlic or caramelized onions for a savory touch.
- For a dessert board, use honey, cinnamon sugar, or dried fruits.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Let butter soften at room temperature before serving again.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion with bread
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/butter-board-with-fresh-bread/
