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.
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 102kcal
Ingredients
- 2-3 tablespoons freshly chopped herbs I like to use parsley, chives & thyme.
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 sticks salted butter softened
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.
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Notes
- 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.2tablespoons | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 91mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 0.02g