Description
Homemade garlic butter spread blends creamy richness with zesty garlic for an irresistible kitchen staple. Spreadable, flavorful, and simple to prepare, this condiment elevates breads, meats, and vegetables with Mediterranean-inspired charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Blend softened butter with finely chopped garlic, fragrant herbs, zesty lemon juice, and a pinch of seasoning in a mixing vessel until ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Scoop the aromatic mixture into a sealed glass container or preservation vessel.
- Chill the spread in the refrigerator for optimal texture and flavor melding, typically 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Remove from cold storage approximately 10 minutes before serving to allow slight softening.
- Generously slather across warm crusty bread, grilled vegetables, seared proteins, or delicate pasta dishes for an instant flavor enhancement.
- Store remaining spread in refrigerator for up to one week, ensuring maximum freshness and taste integrity.
Notes
- Choose room temperature butter for smoother, easier mixing and better incorporation of herbs and garlic.
- Fresh garlic provides more vibrant flavor compared to pre-minced or jarred varieties, so mince it finely for even distribution.
- Adjust herb quantities based on personal preference; rosemary offers a stronger, more robust taste while parsley adds a lighter, fresher note.
- Store garlic butter in an airtight container for up to one week in the refrigerator, or freeze in small portions for longer preservation and convenient use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 0.01 g
- Sodium: 485 mg
- Fat: 11.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.02 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg