Easy 4-Ingredient Garlic Butter Spread
Make this simple compound butter using only four ingredients. It is perfect for spreading on garlic bread or melting over steak and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place the softened butter in a medium bowl.
- Add the minced fresh garlic, chopped parsley, and salt to the bowl.
- Use a fork or spatula to mix all ingredients together until they are fully combined and the mixture is uniform.
- Transfer the garlic butter onto a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper.
- Roll the butter into a log shape, twisting the ends to seal it.
- Refrigerate the log for at least 1 hour until firm, or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- For a stronger flavor, use roasted garlic instead of fresh minced garlic.
- You can substitute dried herbs for fresh, using 2 teaspoons of dried parsley for the 2 tablespoons fresh.
- To freeze, wrap the log tightly in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. It keeps well for up to three months.
- Use this compound butter garlic mixture as a base for a quick garlic butter sauce by melting 1/4 cup with 2 tablespoons of water or broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 115
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 55
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