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Roasted Garlic Butter Recipe

This easy Roasted Garlic Butter combines bold oven-roasted garlic with creamy butter and fresh herbs for a mouthwatering addition to endless recipes. Simply spread on fresh bread or elevate your favorite fish, meat, or vegetable dishes by topping them off with a dollop of this delicious butter.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Resting Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 4 ounces
Calories: 214 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 whole garlic bulb
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 oz. unsalted butter, at room temperature (1 stick)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoon chopped fresh herbs rosemary, chives, and parsley

Instructions

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  1. Preheat: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Prep the garlic: Slice the top off the garlic and place it on a piece of aluminum foil.
  3. Add oil: Pour olive oil over the garlic bulbs.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Mash: Using the back of a fork, mash garlic until it is fully pureed.
  8. 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.
  9. 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 the garlic a day in advance and combine with butter and other ingredients when ready to serve. 
  • Store in the fridge, either tightly wrapped or in an airtight container, for up to three days. 
  • Freeze for up to a month, either tightly wrapped or in an airtight container. 
  • Take the butter out of the freezer an hour before you expect to serve it. Make sure only to thaw the amount you want to use.
  • Make Ahead: Roast the garlic a day in advance and combine with butter and other ingredients when ready to serve. 
  • Store: Store in the fridge, either tightly wrapped or in an airtight container, for up to three days. 
  • Freeze: Freeze for up to a month, either tightly wrapped or in an airtight container. 
  • Thaw: Take the butter out of the freezer an hour before you expect to serve it. Make sure only to thaw the amount you want to use.

Nutrition Information

Calories 214kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 0.3g (0%) Protein 0.3g (1%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g 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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4ounces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 214

% 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.