5 from 18 votes
Herb and Garlic Compound Butter
This Herb and Garlic Compound Butter blends softened unsalted butter with finely minced garlic and a mix of fresh parsley, chives, and thyme. The herbs provide aromatic complexity, while the garlic adds pungent depth, resulting in a light, fluffy butter that enhances flavor when spread or melted over dishes. Seasoned with salt and black pepper, this versatile butter complements breads, grilled meats, or steamed vegetables and can be prepared ahead for convenience.
Prep Time
5 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
5 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Condiments, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 2 unsalted butter sticks, softened
- 1 garlic finely minced clove
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
- 3 tablespoons chives chopped
- 1 ½ tablespoons thyme chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the butter to a stand mixer with the paddle attachment and mix on high speed for 5-7 minutes or until it’s light and fluffy.
- Next, add in the garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper and mix on low speed for 1-2 minutes or until it is completely mixed in.
- Serve.
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Notes
- This compound butter can be made several days in advance and kept refrigerated or frozen for longer storage.
- Store covered in the refrigerator up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months to maintain freshness.
- Use unsalted butter as the base to better control salt levels in the finished product.
- You can add the butter directly from frozen while cooking to add flavor and moisture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
5kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
18mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
269IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 5
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 5kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 269IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.