Garlic Herb Butter Recipe: Easy & Perfectly Delicious (Print Version)
Learn how to make this easy garlic herb butter perfect for bread, veggies, or meats. Quick and customizable! A must-have essential.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 5 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Dairy-Free (easily adaptable)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
02 -
4 cloves garlic, minced
→ Seasonings & Spices
03 -
1 teaspoon dried oregano
04 -
1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Garnish & Toppings
05 -
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
06 -
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
07 -
1 tablespoon lemon zest
→ Optional Extras
08 -
Red pepper flakes
09 -
Smoked paprika
# Instructions:
01 -
Let the butter sit at room temperature until it's soft and spreadable. Don't melt it!
02 -
Mince the garlic as finely as possible. A garlic press works wonders, but a knife is perfectly fine too. Just be careful!
03 -
In a medium bowl, mash the softened butter with a fork. Add the minced garlic, parsley, chives, lemon zest, oregano, and salt. Mix until everything is evenly combined.
04 -
Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes for firmer butter. This step is totally optional, though!
05 -
Serve immediately or store for later. This stuff is delicious on so many things!
06 -
Pat yourself on the back. You've made amazing garlic herb butter. Enjoy!
# Notes:
01 -
Don't overmix the butter. You want it to be combined, but not overworked.
02 -
Store the garlic herb butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
03 -
Other fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary would work well.
04 -
This butter is amazing on everything!
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
Medium bowl
02 -
fork
03 -
garlic press (optional)
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 120 calories per serving (approx)
Total Fat: 13 grams
Total Carbohydrate: 1 gram
Protein: 1 gram