Learn How To Make Garlic Butter, a versatile spread that will elevate your meals with rich, creamy, and full-flavored goodness.
Could your meals use a little more pizzazz? If so, it’s about time I introduced you to the miracle of homemade garlic butter. It’s rich, packed full of flavor, and absolutely game-changing for your kitchen creations. The best part is, it’s a piece of cake to whip up! Around here, we eat about ten times more veggies when there’s a batch in the fridge—yes, even the kids happily dig in to steamed broccoli when garlic butter is involved.
This garlic butter recipe borrows some flavor notes from other garlic-oriented faves like aïoli (a seriously yummy garlic sauce from the south of Europe) and bagna cauda (a delicious hot Italian dip). But the magic of garlic butter is in its simplicity and all-around awesomeness, truly putting it on a pedestal of its own.
Tips & tricks for the best garlic butter
When it comes to making garlic butter, a few simple choices can make all the difference. Start with high-quality unsalted butter; nothing else delivers the same creamy base. Fresh garlic cloves are essential here, so skip the pre-minced version for the boldest, most aromatic flavor. Be sure to soften your butter, but don’t melt it, so it blends evenly with the garlic and seasonings. A pinch of salt and pepper may seem small, but they heighten the richness and bring everything into balance. For the perfect finishing touch, chill the garlic butter until it’s firm to help lock in the flavors and give it the ideal texture for spreading or melting.
How do I store leftovers?
You can whip up some garlic butter whenever you like, then just pop it in the fridge to store. It will keep for 2 weeks in there. If you don’t plan on using it for a while, you can store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Just make sure it’s in a sealed container, or even better, shape it into a log in some plastic wrap so you can slice off a bit whenever you want to use it. When you’re ready, let it reach room temperature until it’s soft, or warm it in the microwave if time is an issue.
Serving suggestions
This homemade garlic butter is a delightful addition to virtually any dish. Slather it over Sweet & Simple Honey Bread or Homemade Buttermilk Bread, or use it as an ingredient in dishes like Creamy Garlic Chicken. Smother Garlic Parmesan Grilled Corn with it, or melt a dollop over piping hot Cube Steak or Broiled Salmon. Stir it into Asparagus Pasta or Corn Pasta for an extra hint of richness, or drizzle it over Delicious Boiled Carrots or Haricots Vert (French Green Beans) for elevated flair.
How To Make Garlic Butter
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 6 cloves garlic finely diced
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add the softened butter to a bowl. Use a fork and spoon to mash until it is smooth.
- Add the garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper to the butter.
- Mix together until the ingredients are evenly distributed and the butter is creamy.
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