Smoked trout butter
Instructions:
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, at room temperature;
- 1⁄4 cup finely chopped cooked bacon (from about 3 thick slices);
- 3⁄4 cup skinless hot-smoked trout, crumbled (about 3 ounces);
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill.
- Beat the butter in a medium bowl with a wooden spoon until smooth. Fold in the bacon, trout, and dill. Wrap well and chill until firm.
- Make-ahead note: You can make the butter up to 4 days ahead. Store covered and refrigerated.