Garlic Butter Recipe
from kristineskitchenblog.comThis easy Garlic Butter recipe makes the best creamy spread for bread or rolls. It's also delicious served with steak, pasta, potatoes, vegetables and more!
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 52kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter* softened to room temperature
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves optional
- 1-2 pinches salt to taste
Instructions
- Place the softened butter in a small bowl. Add the minced garlic and stir to combine. Add the parsley, thyme and salt, to taste. Stir until well combined.
- Spread on bread, serve with steak, corn on the cob, or steamed vegetables, or as desired.
Notes
- If using salted butter, omit the added salt or add just a tiny bit, to taste.
- Feel free to adapt this recipe to use your favorite fresh herbs. Besides the fresh parsley and thyme, try fresh rosemary, oregano, basil or chives.
- To make garlic Parmesan butter, stir in 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
- If you don’t have fresh herbs on hand, you can leave them out or substitute 1 teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning in their place.
- Garlic butter may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 tablespoon | Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 231IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
