Description
A simple and delicious homemade garlic butter recipe that’s perfect for spreading on bread, melting over steak, or using in various cooking applications.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Allow butter to soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Mince garlic cloves finely using a sharp knife or garlic press.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, and salt.
- Mix thoroughly until garlic is evenly distributed throughout the butter.
- Optional: Fold in chopped parsley for added flavor and color.
- Transfer to an airtight container or shape into a log using plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for best results
- Can be customized with different herbs
- Store in an airtight container
- Can be frozen for longer storage
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 102
Keywords: garlic butter, spread, condiment, homemade, easy recipe
