Homemade Garlic Herb Butter Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8 tablespoons
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Calories
107 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Garlic Herb Butter Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by creaming room temperature butter until smooth then gently folding in minced garlic and a blend of fresh herbs including rosemary, thyme, and parsley. This mixture balances savory garlic punch with bright and aromatic herbal notes, resulting in a versatile compound butter.
Shaping the butter into a log using wax paper allows for convenient slicing and portioning once chilled. The butter can be served immediately soft or refrigerated to firm up. It pairs well as a melt-on-top condiment for steak, chicken, shrimp, vegetables, or simply as a spread on bread, enhancing plain dishes with fresh, herbal flavor.
Using quality butter and fresh herbs ensures the best taste. Optional substitutions include plant-based butters for vegans or ghee for Paleo diets. The butter keeps well refrigerated for up to two weeks and freezes for longer storage, making it practical to prepare ahead for meals.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter room temperature*
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tsp. rosemary fresh, finely chopped
- 1 tsp. thyme fresh, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. parsley fresh, finely chopped
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl cream the butter with a spoon or fork until smooth. Add garlic and herbs. Stir until just mixed. Serve immediately or shape into a log.
- Shape into a Log: Tear off a 12-inch long piece of wax paper and place garlic butter towards the end of it. Shape it into what resembles a 6-8-inch long log. Pull the wax paper over the garlic butter and begin to roll it, reinforcing the log shape as you go. Once completely rolled up, twist the ends until tight.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving or up to overnight. Serve with steak, chicken, shrimp, vegetables, or as a spread on bread. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use room temperature butter and freshly minced garlic and herbs for best flavor and ease of mixing.
- Seal the shaped butter in wax paper and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks; flavor will gradually lessen.
- Freeze tightly wrapped butter logs in freezer-safe bags or containers for up to 6 months.
- Butter can be substituted with vegan or ghee versions to suit dietary preferences.
- Make extra batches to have on hand as the butter freezes well and is quick to prepare.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 37mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 714IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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