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Garlic Herb Compound Butter


  • Author: emma
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A flavorful blend of garlic, fresh herbs, and cheese, perfect for elevating meats, pastas, and vegetables.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as parsley, chives, or thyme), finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated cheese (such as Parmesan or cheddar)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped herbs, and grated cheese.
  2. Mix until well combined, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Transfer the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper and shape it into a log.
  4. Roll it up tightly and refrigerate until firm.
  5. Slice into rounds and serve on steak, fish, chicken, or your favorite vegetables.

Notes

Wrap the butter log tightly in parchment or wax paper for storage. This compound butter can be refrigerated for up to two weeks or frozen for up to three months.

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

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: compound butter, garlic butter, herb butter, steak topping, pasta sauce