Easy Homemade Garlic Butter Spread (Restaurant Style Flavor)
Make this easy homemade garlic butter spread in minutes. This versatile recipe delivers rich, aromatic flavor perfect for bread, steak, pasta, or roasted vegetables, beating any store-bought version.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 1 cup 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced very fine
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the softened butter in a medium bowl.
- Add the minced fresh garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
- Use a fork or a rubber spatula to thoroughly mix all ingredients together until they are completely combined and the mixture is uniform in color and texture.
- For immediate use, you can serve the garlic butter soft.
- For storage, transfer the compound butter onto a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Roll the butter into a log shape.
- Twist the ends to seal and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up before slicing or spreading.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, try roasting the garlic cloves before mincing and adding them to the butter mixture.
- This compound butter stores well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or can be frozen for up to three months.
- Use this versatile butter recipe as a flavor booster for your next steak or toss it with hot pasta for an instant sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 30
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