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homemade garlic butter spread with fresh garlic cloves in a dish

Homemade Garlic Butter Spread with Fresh Minced Garlic

By: Kelly Jensen
This homemade garlic butter spread with fresh minced garlic is the perfect topper to spread on a thick slice of warm and crusty bread. Loaded with fresh garlic cloves, herbs, parmesan cheese, and spices - a delicious spread with fresh garlic flavor in each bite!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 16 1-tablespoon servings
Calories 110 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 large garlic cloves finely minced or grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, add the softened unsalted butter. Use a mixer and whip the butter until it's smooth and fluffy.
  • Add in the fresh chopped garlic, parsley, chives, onion powder, parmesan cheese, salt and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are well combined.
  • Store the butter in an airtight container, or roll it into a log for easier slicing. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour to allow the flavors to combine.
  • Use the garlic butter for spread, top for steaks, or mix in with steamed vegetables.

Notes

Expert Tips
    • For a creamier, more spreadable butter add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
    • You can freeze the compound butter for up to 3 months.
    • Add it on top of grilled fish, seared steaks, and mixed vegetables for a delicious and flavorful add.
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Additions and Substitutions
  • While fresh garlic is best, you could also use jarred minced garlic. You could also use 1 teaspoon garlic powder as well.
  • If you want a little heat, add 1/4 teaspoon of red chili pepper flakes.
  • Instead of sea salt you could use garlic salt for extra garlicky flavor.
  • Try dried parsley or chives instead of fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 63mgPotassium: 12mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 417IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.1mg
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