Garlic Compound Butter
Transform your cooking with the rich and flavorful simplicity of Garlic Compound Butter! This easy-to-make recipe combines roasted garlic, creamy unsalted butter, and a medley of fresh parsley and chives for an aromatic, herbaceous twist. Roasting the garlic brings out its natural sweetness, creating a luxurious spread that melts beautifully over steak, seafood, or warm bread. Ready in just 30 minutes (plus chilling time), this savory butter can be made ahead, shaped into a log, and sliced for instant gourmet flair. Perfect as a finishing touch for dishes or as a flavor-packed ingredient, this versatile compound butter will elevate your meals with ease. Try it today for a restaurant-quality upgrade to your home-cooked favorites!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 4 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the garlic cloves and place them on a sheet of aluminum foil.
Drizzle the garlic with the olive oil, then wrap the foil tightly to create a sealed pouch.
Roast the garlic in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the cloves are soft and golden brown. Let them cool for 5 minutes once removed from the oven.
Allow the butter to come to room temperature until softened but not melted.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and chives.
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, roasted garlic (mashed into a paste using a fork), parsley, chives, salt, and black pepper.
Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
On a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap, spoon the compound butter mixture into the center. Shape it into a log by rolling the paper or wrap tightly around the butter.
Twist the ends of the parchment or wrap to seal the log, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the butter to firm up.
Slice the butter into rounds as needed, and serve to enhance your favorite dishes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
109 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.0 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 124 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.6 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 16 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
