Garlic Herb Butter
Garlic Herb Butter is delicious, and this easy garlic butter with herbs can be used to make garlic bread, flavorful sauces, entrees, and more!
Servings: 8
Calories: 100kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (1 stick of salted butter or unsalted butter, then add salt to taste)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic finely grated, pressed, or minced fresh garlic (or ¾ teaspoon of garlic powder, add more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (finely chopped fresh herbs or 1 teaspoon of dried herbs, add more to taste)
Instructions
- Soften the butter by placing it in a microwave-safe dish, then microwave it in 15-second intervals until the butter is very soft but not melted.
- Once the butter is softened, stir in the garlic and herbs and mix well to combine. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
- If not using immediately, cover and refrigerate until ready to use. (see notes)
Notes
This easy garlic herb compound butter can be made using different herbs and spices. You can use fresh herbs or dried herbs for convenience, including basil, thyme, parsley, oregano, rosemary, and sage. You can also add finely chopped chives if desired.
How to Store Garlic Herb Butter
You can use the garlic butter while soft to add to various things, such as bread or these Easy Cheddar Biscuits. If not using immediately, cover and refrigerate until ready to use. As an alternative, you can create a butter log or roll by placing the butter in plastic wrap and rolling it into a log shape. Chill the butter log in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight until the butter is solid, then slice the butter into discs to use as desired.Nutrition
Serving: 1TBSP | Calories: 100kcal