What is cowboy sauce made of?

Cowboy Sauce is made from mayonnaise, buttermilk, Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, garlic powder, lemon juice, and spices like paprika and cayenne. It’s a creamy, herby, spicy sauce that works great as a dip or drizzle.

Is cowboy sauce the same as cowboy butter?

Not quite. Cowboy butter is usually melted compound butter with herbs and garlic. Cowboy Sauce takes those bold flavors and turns them into a ranch-style dressing.

How long does cowboy butter sauce last?

Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Stir before using.

Cowboy Sauce (Cowboy Butter Ranch Dressing)

Name: Cowboy Sauce (Tangy & Spicy)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: PT-486848H19M10S
Cuisine: Sauce
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard; 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Salt & pepper

Ingredients

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1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt & pepper

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Instructions

In a bowl, combine mayo, buttermilk, Dijon, lemon juice, herbs, and spices. Stir together.
Taste, and season with salt and pepper as needed.
For best results, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. It will stay fresh for about 5 days.

Notes

Kick up the heat with some hot sauce or chopped chipotles.

Author: Brad Prose
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Sauces & Salsas
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Sauce

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 132
Sugar: 0.4 g
Sodium: 155 mg
Fat: 14 g
Carbohydrates: 0.9 g
Protein: 0.5 g
Cholesterol: 8.3 mg