Description
Elevate simple spreads with this homemade garlic herb butter, blending fresh herbs and creamy richness into a culinary masterpiece. Rich, aromatic, and irresistibly smooth, this butter will make you the star of any kitchen gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy:
- 1 cup (227 grams) butter (softened)
Herbs:
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon (3 grams) fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon (3 grams) fresh basil (chopped)
Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious mixing vessel and allow butter to reach room temperature for effortless blending.
- Finely mince fresh garlic cloves and chop fragrant herbs including parsley, thyme, and basil with precision.
- Transfer softened butter into the mixing bowl and incorporate minced garlic and herbs thoroughly, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper across the herbed butter mixture, gently folding to integrate complementary flavors.
- Unroll a sheet of plastic wrap and carefully transfer the seasoned butter mixture onto its surface.
- Skillfully roll the butter into a cylindrical shape, twisting the wrap’s ends to create a compact log configuration.
- Place the wrapped butter log into the refrigerator, allowing it to solidify and permit herb essences to harmonize for approximately one hour.
- Once chilled, unwrap the butter and slice into elegant rounds using a sharp knife.
- Serve the aromatic garlic herb butter alongside warm bread, atop sizzling steaks, spread on crisp bagels, or melted over roasted vegetables for a delectable culinary enhancement.
Notes
- Soften butter completely at room temperature to ensure smooth, effortless mixing without lumps.
- Choose fresh herbs for maximum flavor intensity and vibrant green color in your butter blend.
- Experiment with herb combinations like rosemary, dill, or chives to create unique flavor profiles for different dishes.
- Store homemade herb butter in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for longer preservation, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Dinner
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg