Introduction

Garlic butter is a simple yet flavorful condiment that elevates any dish it accompanies. Made with just a few ingredients, it’s perfect for spreading on bread, melting over steak, or enhancing your favorite vegetables.

A small round wooden bowl filled with creamy white butter mixed with small green herb pieces, creating a smooth and slightly textured surface with soft folds. A silver butter knife rests inside the bowl, coated with the butter spread. The bowl sits on a white marbled texture with green parsley leaves placed in the background and a light blue knitted cloth partially visible on the left side. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup salted butter, softened at room temperature
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

Step 1: Place all the ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Step 2: Use a handheld mixer to beat all the ingredients together until well combined and smooth.
Step 3: Serve the garlic butter spread on bread, melted over steak, or spooned onto your favorite vegetables.

Tips & Variations

For a stronger garlic flavor, let the minced garlic sit in olive oil for 10 minutes before mixing with butter.
Try adding a squeeze of lemon juice for a fresh, tangy twist.
Use fresh herbs like thyme or chives instead of parsley for different flavor profiles.

Storage

Store the garlic butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. You can also freeze it for up to three months; thaw in the fridge before use. To soften, let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes or microwave briefly on low power.

How to Serve

Two slices of toasted bread are placed on a white plate with a faint pattern. One slice is plain, and the other is spread thickly with light yellow butter mixed with small green herbs, showing a creamy texture with swirls. Next to the bread, a silver knife holds some more of the butter, resting on the plate. Behind the plate, a white bowl with blue stripes holds a large amount of the same herb butter. The whole scene is set on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use unsalted butter instead of salted?

Yes, you can use unsalted butter; just be sure to add a pinch of salt to balance the flavors.

Is it safe to store garlic butter in the fridge?

Absolutely. Refrigeration keeps the garlic butter fresh and prevents the garlic flavor from becoming too strong or bitter.

Creamy Garlic Butter Spread Recipe

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This Garlic Butter recipe combines softened salted butter with olive oil, fresh minced garlic, and finely chopped parsley for a rich, aromatic spread that enhances bread, steak, and vegetables effortlessly.

Author: Ruby
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: Makes approximately 3/4 cup 1x
Category: Condiment
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Garlic Butter Ingredients

1/2 cup Salted Butter, softened at room temperature
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
1 Tbsp Parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: Place the softened salted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, and finely chopped parsley into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Mix Thoroughly: Use a handheld mixer to beat the ingredients together until they are thoroughly combined and the mixture is smooth.
Serve: Use the garlic butter immediately by spreading it on bread, topping a grilled steak, or adding flavor to your favorite cooked vegetables.

Notes

For a stronger garlic flavor, you can increase the amount of minced garlic to 1.5 tablespoons.
Store any leftover garlic butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Bring refrigerated garlic butter to room temperature before serving for easy spreading.
This garlic butter can also be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw before use.

Keywords: garlic butter, garlic spread, herb butter, steak topping, garlic condiment