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Easy Homemade Garlic Butter Spread Recipe

Garlic butter recipe !

Welcome to the heart of delicious simplicity! This easy garlic butter recipe proves that sometimes the basics are the best. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a versatile and decadent garlic butter that will take your dishes to the next level. Whether you’re looking to make the perfect garlic bread or add a burst of flavour to barbequed steaks, pasta, rice, or potatoes, this recipe has got you covered.

Garlic Butter Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this restaurant-worthy garlic butter recipe:

ยท Butter: This recipe starts with two sticks of plain, softened butter.
ยท Garlic: Of course, you’ll need fresh minced garlic (a tablespoon, to be exact).
ยท Cheese: Parmesan cheese takes this garlic butter recipe up a notch.
ยท Spices: The garlic butter is seasoned with garlic salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and paprika.

How to Make Garlic Butter

Making DIY garlic butter is as simple as mixing all the ingredients in a bowl until they’re well-blended. You’ll find more specific, step-by-step instructions in the detailed recipe below.

How to Use Garlic Butter

This garlic butter recipe is perfect for making homemade garlic bread. You can use this garlic butter recipe on barbecued steaks, pasta, rice, or potatoes. You could also try whipping up one of these mouth-watering recipes that call for garlic butter on DINNER UNDER 30 MINUTE/ GRILLED LAMB CHOPS served with a salad grilled beef, heart and liver kabob grilled belly pork recipe

Can You Make Garlic Butter Ahead of Time?

Absolutely! You can make garlic butter up to one week in advance. Just make it according to the recipe and follow the storage instructions below.

How to Store Garlic Butter

Transfer the garlic butter to a shallow airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Can You Freeze Garlic Butter?

You can freeze garlic butter for up to three months. Freeze the whole batch in one container or freeze it by the tablespoon in ice cube trays.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic, or more to taste
  • ยผ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or more to taste
  • ยฝ teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste
  • ยผ teaspoon ground paprika, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Combine softened butter, Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic in a bowl until well combined. Mix in garlic salt, Italian seasoning, pepper, and paprika until smooth and well combined.
  2. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Garlic Butter Spread

A rich and flavorful garlic butter spread thatโ€™s perfect on bread, vegetables, or grilled dishes. Easy to make and customizable for taste.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, condiment, sauce, spread
Cuisine: American, European
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spoon
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • jar
  • container

Method
 

In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter and minced garlic.
    Mix in the chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon juice (if using).
      Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
        Transfer the garlic butter to a small jar or container.
          Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up, or serve immediately at room temperature.
            Serving Suggestions:
              Spread on warm bread or rolls.
                Melt over grilled steak, vegetables, or seafood.
                  Use to flavour pasta or roasted potatoes.

                    Notes

                    • For stronger garlic flavor, roast the garlic before mixing.
                    • Can be frozen in small portions for later use.
                    • Perfect for bread, pasta, vegetables, or grilled meats.
                    • For a stronger garlic flavor, roast the garlic before mixing.
                    • You can freeze the butter in small portions for later use.
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