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How To Make Garlic Butter

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Published:9/07/2020Updated:9/07/2020

How To Make Garlic Butter – from garlic bread to roasted veggies to steak, this easy homemade garlic butter is the perfect way to add flavor to just about anything you could think of. With simple ingredients you have in your pantry, you can make one at home that is restaurant-quality!

How to make garlic butter

Happy last Friday of the month! What are your plans for this weekend? Well, I’ve been meaning to throw a party with my nearby close friends. There’ll be fruity cocktails, steak tips, charcuterie board, and this super delicious homemade garlic butter. 

Yes, I made one at home and I couldn’t be prouder of it. I even gave some to a few of my neighbors and they loooove it, too.

How to make garlic butter

Garlic Butter Ingredients

At first, I thought it requires a heck lot of ingredients to recreate something that closely resembles those that you see in restaurants. But I was dead wrong! You simply need four simple ingredients, six if you want to take it to the next level, and the rest is history.

You just need….

  • unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • garlic cloves ( I prefer roast garlic cloves for a hint of sweetness and that added roast flavor)
  • parsley or chive
  • salt

And if you want to customize it, you sure can add some grated parmesan cheese or my Homemade Creole or Italian seasoning.

How To Prepare Garlic?

You may use about 4-5 large fresh garlic cloves for this recipe, but I prefer the roast ones. Why, you ask. Well, aside from the fact that it’s easy to incorporate into the mixture since its soft, you’ll also love that added layer of roast flavor that adds a hint of mild sweetness to the garlic. And oh, that aroma is much preferable compared to using fresh garlic. 

See my How To Roast Garlic post for MORE.

How to make garlic butter

How Long Does Garlic Butter Last?

The great thing about this garlic butter recipe is that you can keep it in the fridge for a week or freeze it to last 2-3 more weeks. And when I’m ready to use it, I just slice a few pieces of it and throw it into my dishes. If you’re serving it as a spread somehow, you can defrost it in the microwave on a very low heat for about 15 seconds to soften and you’re ready to slather it on your favorite bread. Yummm!

Ways To Use Garlic Butter

Aside from enjoying it as a garlic butter spread to bread, you can use this delicious homemade garlic butter to any of the following below:

  • roasted root vegetables like potatoes and carrots
  • steamed broccoli or green beans
  • hot steak
  • roast chicken
  • steamed fish
  • corn on the cobs
  • mashed potatoes
  • pizza crust

The possibilities are endless! If you have a good pairing in mind, please do let me know. I still have plenty of garlic butter stashed in my fridge.

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How to make garlic butter

 

How To Make Garlic Butter

 

Roast Garlic

See my How To Roast a Garlic HERE.

How To Make Garlic Butter

Combine butter, garlic, parsley and salt in a small mixing bowl.

How To Make Garlic Butter

Mix together with a small rubber spatula or wooden spoon until fully combined. Set aside.

How To Make Garlic Butter

Place butter on saran or plastic wrap and gently roll to form a log. Pinch and fold or knot the ends of the plastic wrap.

How To Make Garlic Butter

Store sealed in the refrigerator for at least an hour or until butter firms up. Remove and slice into circles, or store until needed. Enjoy!

 

 

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How To Make Garlic Butter

How To Make Garlic Butter - from garlic bread to roasted veggies to steak, this easy homemade garlic butter is the perfect way to add flavor to just about anything you could think of. With simple ingredients you have in your pantry, you can make one at home that is restaurant-quality!
5 from 2 votes
Prep: 10 mins
Total: 10 mins
American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup  unsalted butter , at room temperature
  • 4-5 large garlic cloves  , minced (or 7-8 roast garlic cloves)
  • 3-4 tablespoons chopped parsley or chive  
  • ½-1 teaspoon salt

Optional

  • 3-4 Tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese 
  • ½ teaspoon Creole or Italian seasoning  

Instructions

  • Combine butter, garlic, parsley and salt in a small mixing bowl.  Mix together with a small rubber spatula or wooden spoon until fully combined.  Set aside.
  • Place butter on saran or plastic wrap and gently roll to  form a log. Pinch and fold or knot the ends of the plastic wrap.
  • Store sealed in the refrigerator for at least an hour or until butter firms up. 
  • Remove and slice into circles, or store until needed. Enjoy!
Author: Imma
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic butter
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    1. Beryl says

      Posted on 2/28 at 11:14PM

      Great way to eat raw garlic.Love it

      Reply
    2. Karen says

      Posted on 2/28 at 7:06PM

      I like the recipe. The only thing i would have to change is leaving out the salt.

      Reply
    3. giancarlo cenciarini says

      Posted on 2/28 at 1:09PM

      I added parmesan ,walnuts, baked brussel sprouts,raw kale. I made a pesto to spread on toast rubbed with garlic.

      Reply
      • imma africanbites says

        Posted on 2/28 at 7:07PM

        That sounds so perfectly amazing!

        Reply
    4. Pam Grudin says

      Posted on 2/28 at 9:33AM

      Spread on outside of bread for cheese sandwich then grill to perfection ! Soooooooo yummy !

      Reply
      • imma africanbites says

        Posted on 2/28 at 7:08PM

        Sounds so incredible! You got me craving for some grilled cheese sandwich.

        Reply
    5. giancarlo cenciarini says

      Posted on 2/28 at 8:47AM

      good way to eat raw garlic. I used kale,baked brussel sprouts.on toast bread rubbed with garlic again. Super Healthy. Thanks.

      Reply
    6. Mandy says

      Posted on 2/28 at 7:34AM

      Pls specify the measurement of parmesan cheese, in tablespoon or teaspoon?

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 3/1 at 8:01AM

        Recipe updated. Thanks for your patience.

        Reply

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