Homemade Garlic Herb Butter Recipe

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Homemade garlic herb butter is used for vegetables, meats, and breads.

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Homemade Garlic Herb Butter Recipe

This Homemade Garlic Herb Butter is the kind of recipe you'll make once and then wonder how you ever lived without it. It takes less than 10 minutes, uses just 4 simple ingredients, and makes everything it touches taste like it came from a restaurant. From a perfectly seared filet mignon to a simple piece of toasted bread, this compound butter does it all.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: sauce, Seasoning

Cuisine: American

Servings: tablespoons

Author: London Brazil

Equipment

Ingredients

½ cup butter room temperature*
2 cloves garlic finely minced
1 teaspoon rosemary fresh, finely chopped
1 teaspoon thyme fresh, finely chopped
2 tablespoons parsley fresh, finely chopped

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Instructions

In a medium-sized bowl cream the butter with a spoon or fork until smooth. Add garlic and herbs. Stir until just mixed. Serve immediately or shape into a log.
½ cup butter, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon rosemary, 1 teaspoon thyme, 2 tablespoons parsley
Tear off a 12-inch long piece of wax paper and place garlic butter towards the end of it. Shape it into what resembles a 6-8-inch long log.
Pull the wax paper over the garlic butter and begin to roll it, reinforcing the log shape as you go. Once completely rolled up, twist the ends until tight.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving or up to overnight. Serve with steak, chicken, shrimp, vegetables, or as a spread on bread.

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Notes

Butter: Use a quality butter you love the flavor of. Kerrygold or Plugrá are excellent options. Earth Balance sticks work great for a dairy-free or vegan version. Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature before mixing.
Garlic: Fresh, finely minced garlic is a must. Garlic powder will not give you the same flavor. You can also try roasting the garlic cloves first for a mellower, sweeter taste.
Herbs: Fresh rosemary, thyme, and parsley give the best flavor. If using dried herbs, use about 1/3 the amount called for in the recipe.
Make ahead: This compound butter refrigerates and freezes beautifully. Roll it into a log using wax paper, twist the ends shut, and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or the freezer for up to 3 months. Slice off a round whenever you need it.
Freezer trick: For easy portioning, press the soft butter into a silicone ice cube tray and freeze. Pop out a cube anytime you want to add instant flavor to a dish.
How to use it: This garlic herb butter is incredible on Filet Mignon, Bacon Wrapped Scallops, Air Fryer Broccoli, pasta, corn on the cob, dinner rolls, or any roasted vegetable.

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