The Cracker Barrel Biscuit Trick That Makes Buttering Them A Breeze

There's a lot to love about Cracker Barrel, isn't there? From sitting on the rocking chairs on the porch to enjoying classic meals, such as meatloaf and chicken fried chicken, there's nothing like enjoying a homestyle meal before browsing the Old Country Store. The biscuits served with your meal are the cherry on top of an already-great homemade pie. One issue that can be kind of a pain, however: trying to butter your biscuit with the often-cold packets of butter your server delivers to your table. Thankfully, there's a (very) simple solution: ask your server to bring you a bit of the whipped pancake butter the Cracker Barrel kitchen serves with pancake orders.

The extra air in the whipped butter creates a super-spreadable texture. You don't have to worry about using your butter knife to smash it into an even layer on your biscuit (and tearing up the surface of your biscuit in the process). it glides on, almost as if it were melted. If you're trying to watch your fat intake, whipped butter can also be a smart choice — it has less fat and calories than standard butter. A better taste and a healthier choice? It's a win-win.

Just like when you're sitting at Cracker Barrel, trying to desperately warm up the contents of a nearly frozen butter packet before you smash it into your delicate biscuit, it can be frustrating to try to spread cold, or even room-temperature, butter at home. Thankfully, it's easy to make Cracker Barrel-style whipped butter in your own kitchen. Toss butter and a splash of milk into your stand mixer (a hand mixer works too), and whip your butter up for a few minutes until it reaches your desired texture. If you really like to go the extra mile, you can make butter from scratch at home (it's easier than you think), then add a bit of milk to your finished product and whip it to perfection, Cracker Barrel-style.

No matter what method you choose to make whipped butter, it's great alongside your biscuits (whether they're homemade or from a can — we don't judge). If you're in the mood for something on the sweeter side, try stirring in a bit of honey and cinnamon for a Texas Roadhouse-esque twist. Serve up a batch of fresh biscuits alongside your favorite Cracker Barrel copycat recipe (it's super easy to make the restaurant's famous hash brown casserole at home), and enjoy a Cracker Barrel-style dinner at your kitchen table.