Homemade Garlic Butter Spread with Fresh Minced Garlic
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
Method
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories110kcalCarbohydrates0.4gProtein1gFat12gSaturated Fat8gPolyunsaturated Fat0.4gMonounsaturated Fat3gTrans Fat0.5gCholesterol32mgSodium63mgPotassium12mgFiber0.1gSugar0.04gVitamin A417IUVitamin C1mgCalcium25mgIron0.1mg
Notes
Expert Tips
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- For a creamier, more spreadable butter add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
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- You can freeze the compound butter for up to 3 months.
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- Add it on top of grilled fish, seared steaks, and mixed vegetables for a delicious and flavorful add.
- 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.