Description
This Homemade Garlic Butter is a rich and flavorful spread made with softened unsalted butter, fresh herbs, fragrant garlic, and a touch of sea salt. Perfect for enhancing the taste of warm toasted bread, baked potatoes, roasted vegetables, and more, this easy-to-make garlic butter elevates any dish with its creamy, garlicky goodness.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- ½ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the softened butter with the finely chopped fresh parsley or chives, grated garlic cloves, and sea salt. Stir until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Use the Garlic Butter: Spread the prepared garlic butter on warm, toasted bread to enjoy immediately, or use it as a flavorful topping for baked potatoes, roasted vegetables, and other dishes to add a delicious garlicky flavor.
- Store Leftovers: Place any remaining garlic butter in an airtight container and refrigerate. It will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks, ready for future use.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature to allow easy mixing with the herbs and garlic.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or chives add the best flavor but can be substituted with dried herbs if necessary; reduce quantity accordingly.
- Use freshly grated garlic for the most robust and fresh flavor instead of pre-minced garlic.
- The garlic butter can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw before use.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and salt to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: homemade garlic butter, garlic butter spread, easy garlic butter, garlic butter recipe, herb butter
