Description

Homemade Garlic Butter is a simple, flavorful spread made by combining softened unsalted butter with fresh garlic, herbs, and sea salt. Perfect for enhancing the taste of toasted bread, baked potatoes, roasted vegetables, and a variety of other dishes, this versatile butter adds a delicious savory touch to your meals.

Ingredients

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Garlic Butter Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, grated
½ tsp sea salt

Instructions

Mix Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter with finely chopped fresh parsley or chives, grated garlic cloves, and sea salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly blended.
Use the Butter: Spread the garlic butter onto warm, toasted bread, or use it as a delicious topping for baked potatoes, roasted veggies, and other dishes to add a rich, garlicky flavor.
Storage: Place any leftover garlic butter in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. It can be kept fresh for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
You can substitute parsley with chives or other fresh herbs like thyme or basil for different flavor variations.
Grate garlic finely to release maximum flavor without large pieces.
Use high-quality unsalted butter for the best taste and control over salt content.
Leftover garlic butter can also be frozen for longer storage; thaw in the refrigerator before use.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Condiment
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: garlic butter, homemade garlic butter, garlic herb butter, butter spread, easy garlic butter, garlic bread topping, herb butter