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Garlic Butter

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Garlic butter is one of those staple recipes that makes everything better. Whether you’re slathering it on a warm baguette, melting it over grilled steak, or using it to dress up veggies, this savory spread is loaded with flavor and ridiculously easy to make at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch in minutes and use it all week long.

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Garlic Butter

Once you try this homemade version, you’ll never go back to store-bought. It’s perfect for elevating simple meals or adding a gourmet touch to your favorite dishes. You might also like to use this garlic butter as a base for recipes like [garlic breadsticks], [air fryer roasted potatoes], or even on top of [grilled corn on the cob]. It’s a great multipurpose flavor booster that works across all kinds of meals.

This garlic butter is made with fresh herbs, real garlic, parmesan cheese, and just the right touch of seasoning. It stores beautifully in the fridge or freezer, and once you taste it, you’ll want to keep a batch on hand at all times. Perfect for meal prep, entertaining, or just making your weekday dinner feel a little more special.

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What You Will Love About This Recipe

Quick and easy to make


Packed with rich, savory flavor


Freezer-friendly and great for meal prep


Made with real, fresh ingredients


Customizable with different herbs or add-ins

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How To Make Homemade Garlic Butter

Step 1: In a food processor you want to add your minced garlic, oregano, and basil. Pulse it a few times to help break down the mixture. 

Step 2: Add in your softened butter, garlic salt, pepper, and you can add in parmesan cheese or leave that out if you don’t want a cheesy garlic spread. 

Step 3: Mix until the ingredients are smooth. Then you have a garlic spread to use for any and all your baking needs. 

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Tips & Tricks

  • Make sure your butter is fully softened before blending so everything mixes smoothly.
  • Use a high-quality parmesan for the best flavor—grate it fresh if you can.
  • If you don’t have a food processor, finely chop the garlic and herbs and mix everything by hand.
  • This butter freezes well. Roll it into a log in parchment paper, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • For a flavor twist, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a splash of lemon juice.
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FAQs

Yes! Just reduce the added garlic salt to avoid over-salting. Start with a pinch and taste as you go.

It will keep in the fridge for about 5 to 7 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Just wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container.

Fresh herbs give the best flavor, but if you’re in a pinch, you can substitute with dried. Use about 1 teaspoon dried parsley and ½ teaspoon dried basil.

You can, but the flavor won’t be quite as bold. If substituting, use 1 teaspoon garlic powder in place of the minced garlic.

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Ways to Use Garlic Butter 

  • Use to make homemade garlic bread 
  • Top baked or grilled chicken with a dollop of butter 
  • Stir in rice dishes for added flavor 
  • Use to top steak or even pork with a garlic butter 
  • Mix in with veggies for flavoring
  • Etc 
  • Add to any dish that calls for garlic and butter
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Garlic Butter

Garlic Butter is one of my favorites to make homemade. Slather on your bread for a classic garlic bread, top steak, or even baked potatoes. This garlic butter spread is versatile and bursting with fresh flavors. 

Ingredients

  • 1 C unsalted butter (room temp)
  • 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 1/2 C grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 TBSP fresh parsley
  • 1 TBSP fresh minced basil
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

    1. Pulse to mince the garlic, parsley, and basil in a food processor.
    2. Add the butter, cheese, salt and pepper to the food processor.
    3. Slowly blend until all ingredients are well mixed and smooth.

Notes

*Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

25

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 74Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 127mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 1g

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2 Comments

  1. Excuse me, but you list parsley in the ingreds. , But oregano in the instructions. Is this a typo, or do you want one or both in the recipe??? Thank you.

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