Can I used unsalted butter?

Yes. If salted unsalted butter is all you have, you can use it. Just add a pinch of salt to the recipe.

How long does garlic herb butter last?

When stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, garlic herb butter can last up to 2-3 weeks. For longer storage, you can freeze it for up to six months or even longer is packaged well.

Can I use dried herbs?

Yes, you can use dried herbs if fresh ones aren't available. However, fresh herbs provide a more vibrant flavor. If using dried herbs, use about one-third of the amount you would use for fresh herbs.

Is garlic herb butter gluten-free?

Yes, garlic herb butter is naturally gluten-free, as it contains only butter, garlic, and herbs. Just ensure that all your ingredients are free from gluten contamination.

Garlic Herb Butter (3-Ingredients!)

Name: Garlic Herb Butter
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2-3 Tablespoons freshly chopped herbs (I like to use parsley, chives & thyme.); 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened salted butter

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Garlic Herb Butter

You’ll never regret having a stash of Garlic Herb Butter in the fridge. It’s a quick and easy way to jazz up side dishes. It’s also known as a compound butter which is just a fancy way to say butter flavored with add ins. It comes together quickly and goes great on steaks, veggies, or bread.

Yield: 16 servings 1x

Prep: 5 minutesTotal: 5 minutes

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Ingredients

2–3 Tablespoons freshly chopped herbs (I like to use parsley, chives & thyme.)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 cup (2 sticks) of softened salted butter

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Instructions

In the bowl of an electric mixer, add the softened butter. Mix for 1-2 minutes or until nice and fluffy. Salt and pepper to taste if you want.
Add the garlic and herbs and mix in for another 30 seconds.
Place the butter on a piece of plastic wrap and roll into a log. Store in the refrigerator for at least one hour to solidify.
When ready to serve allow to sit out for 10 minutes to soften slightly.

Notes/Tips

If salted unsalted butter is all you have, you can use it. Just add a pinch of salt to the recipe.
When stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, garlic herb butter can last up to 2-3 weeks. For longer storage, you can freeze it for up to six months or even longer is packaged well.
You can use dried herbs if fresh ones aren’t available. However, fresh herbs provide a more vibrant flavor. If using dried herbs, use about one-third of the amount you would use for fresh herbs.

Cuisine: american Method: mixer

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