Easy Homemade Garlic Butter Spread
Make a simple, versatile garlic butter spread using fresh ingredients. This compound butter works well on bread, steak, or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 1 cup
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 6 cloves garlic, minced finely
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the softened butter in a medium bowl.
- Add the minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
- Use a fork or rubber spatula to mix all ingredients together until they are completely combined and the mixture is uniform.
- Transfer the garlic butter onto a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper.
- Roll the butter into a log shape, twisting the ends to seal it.
- Refrigerate the log for at least 1 hour to firm up before using.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use roasted garlic instead of raw minced garlic.
- You can substitute parsley with chives or dill for a different flavor profile.
- Store the finished garlic butter log in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze it for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 55
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