Easy 5-Minute Homemade Garlic Butter Spread
Make this simple compound butter at home in five minutes. Use this fresh garlic butter for bread, steak, pasta, or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 cup
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced finely
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the softened butter in a medium bowl.
- Add the minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
- Use a fork or a rubber spatula to mix all ingredients together until they are completely combined and uniform in color.
- Place the butter mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper.
- Roll the mixture into a log shape, twisting the ends to seal it.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before slicing or serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute 1 tablespoon of the butter with softened cream cheese for a creamier texture.
- If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, add one more clove of minced garlic.
- This butter freezes well; wrap the log tightly before freezing for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 55
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