How to Make Garlic Butter

Serving herbed butter the easy way, in a bowl with a butter knife.

From easy garlic bread and smothering mashed potatoes to decadent finishing butter for steaks, knowing how to make garlic butter saves time and money.

Makes a little over a cup

Course Condiment

Cuisine American, International

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 11kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
4-5 large cloves garlic, minced (or 7-8 roasted garlic cloves)
3-4 tablespoons (12-16g) chopped parsley or chives
½-1 teaspoon (3-6g) salt

Optional

3-4 tablespoons (22-30g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon (2g) Creole seasoning or Italian seasoning

Instructions

Combine the softened butter, garlic, parsley, and salt in a small mixing bowl. Mix with a small rubber spatula or wooden spoon until thoroughly combined.
Place herbed butter on plastic wrap and gently roll it 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, unwrap, and slice into circles, or store until needed. Enjoy!

Notes

Roasting your garlic first adds flavor.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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