Garlic Herb Butter
This Easy Herb Butter is made with fresh garlic and herbs for a rich, flavorful spread that comes together in minutes. Perfect for bread, steak, chicken, and more.
Ingredients
- 1 stick Butter I used salted
- ½ tablespoon Chives Fresh
- 1 tablespoon Parsley Fresh
- 1 tablespoon Rosemary Fresh
- 1 tablespoon Thyme Fresh
- 2 Garlic Cloves Peeled and Minced
Instructions
- Soften the Butter: Allow the butter to sit at room temperature until it is soft enough to easily mix with a spoon. 1 stick Butter
- Chop the Fresh Herbs: Finely chop the chives, parsley, rosemary, and thyme. Smaller pieces distribute more evenly throughout the butter, giving you flavor in every bite. ½ tbsp Chives 1 tbsp Parsley 1 tbsp Rosemary 1 tbsp Thyme
- Mince the Garlic: Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Fresh garlic provides the best flavor for homemade herb butter. 2 Garlic Cloves
- Combine the Ingredients: Add the softened butter, chopped herbs, and minced garlic to a medium bowl. Stir until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Use Immediately or Chill: Your garlic herb butter is ready to use right away! Spread it onto bread, add it to grilled meats, seafood, vegetables, or potatoes for an instant burst of flavor. If you want to save it for later, spoon it onto plastic wrap or parchment paper, shape it into a log, and roll tightly to seal. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
Notes
- Use the Right Herb Ratio- If you are substituting dried herbs for fresh, use about 1 teaspoon of dried herbs for every 3 teaspoons (1 tablespoon) of fresh herbs. Dried herbs have a more concentrated flavor, so a little goes a long way.
- Soften Butter Quickly - Forgot to leave your butter out? Place the wrapped stick of butter in a bowl of warm (not hot) water for 10-15 minutes. It will soften evenly without melting, making it easy to mix with the herbs and garlic.
- Use Fresh Garlic - Freshly minced garlic provides the best flavor. Avoid pre-minced jarred garlic if possible, as it won't have the same fresh, bold taste.
- Let the Flavors Develop - For the best flavor, refrigerate the garlic herb butter for at least 1 hour before serving. This gives the garlic time to infuse the butter.
Storage
Wrap your butter very well in plastic wrap to keep it fresh. This Garlic Herb Butter will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. It can also be frozen for up to 6 months.Nutrition
Calories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 91mgPotassium: 17mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 453IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.3mg
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