Roasted Garlic Butter Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Resting Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 45 mins
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Servings
4 ounces
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Calories
214 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Roasted Garlic Butter Recipe
Description
This recipe begins by roasting a whole garlic bulb drizzled with olive oil and wrapped in foil at 400°F (204°C) until the cloves are softened and caramelized. After cooling, the roasted garlic cloves are mashed until creamy and incorporated into softened unsalted butter. Fresh herbs such as rosemary, chives, and parsley add herbal brightness, balanced with kosher salt and black pepper for seasoning.
The resulting butter is smooth with a deep, sweet garlic flavor complemented by fragrant herbs. The roasting process reduces garlic’s sharpness, making it milder and sweeter than raw garlic. Combining with butter delivers richness and a spreadable texture.
This butter can be chilled or frozen for later use. It is well-suited for spreading on bread, melting over grilled steaks or vegetables, or adding complexity to sauces and dishes. The recipe benefits from preparing the roasted garlic in advance and assembling when needed.
Storage instructions recommend refrigerating the butter tightly wrapped for up to three days or freezing up to one month. Thawing only the needed portion improves convenience.
Ingredients
- 1 garlic whole bulb
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 oz. unsalted butter 1 stick, at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon fresh herbs rosemary, chives, and parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Prep the garlic: Slice the top off the garlic and place it on a piece of aluminum foil.
- Add oil: Pour olive oil over the garlic bulbs.
- Roast: Wrap it tightly. It should look like a small pouch. Place it on a baking sheet and roast it in the oven for 40 minutes.
- Check for doneness: To check doneness, carefully remove the aluminum foil (be careful as it is hot and steamy) and see if the garlic cloves are softened and lightly caramelized. If they are, you are good to go. If not, wrap it back up and let it roast for 5-10 more minutes or until the cloves are fully softened.
- Remove the cloves: Let the roasted garlic cool for 10-15 minutes. Gently squeeze the head from the root end, pushing out all the soft cloves until you are left with the outer skin. Discard the skin and transfer the roasted garlic into a medium bowl.
- Mash: Using the back of a fork, mash garlic until it is fully pureed.
- Combine the ingredients: Into the same bowl, add the softened butter, salt, black pepper, and chopped herbs (if using). Mix until everything is combined. Alternatively, you can do this in a food processor.
- Shape: You can use your garlic butter right away or shape it into a cylinder (make it a compound butter) for better presentation and portion control. To do so, place the garlic butter on a piece of plastic wrap (or parchment paper), shape it into a cylinder, and wrap it tightly. Place it in the fridge for at least 3 hours before using. When ready to serve, unwrap and cut it into slices and use in your recipe.
Notes
- Roast garlic a day ahead and mix with butter and herbs before serving.
- Store the butter tightly wrapped or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze in airtight containers or tightly wrapped for up to 1 month; thaw only the amount you plan to use.
- Remove from freezer about an hour before serving for easier spreading.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4ounces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.3g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 12mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.03g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 713IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.04mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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