- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons (packed) finely chopped drained roasted red peppers from jar, patted dry
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked hot paprika (Pimentón de la Vera)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Mix all ingredients in small bowl to blend. Place on sheet of plastic wrap. Using wrap as aid, form into 1 1/4- to 1 1/2-inch-diameter log. Wrap plastic tightly around log. Chill until firm, about 2 hours.
- Smoked paprika from Spain is available at specialty foods stores.