Vampire Deterrent
Ward off vampires and elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible "Vampire Deterrent" roasted garlic spread. Packed with a whopping ten roasted garlic cloves, this recipe transforms their bold, pungent flavor into a golden, caramelized, and buttery delight. Blended with velvety unsalted butter, fruity extra virgin olive oil, a splash of tangy lemon juice, and fresh herbs like parsley and chives, this spread is a savory masterpiece that pairs perfectly with warm bread, crackers, or roasted vegetables. With a hint of heat from optional red pepper flakes and ready in just 25 minutes, this indulgent and versatile spread is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for garlic lovers. Keywords: roasted garlic spread, garlic butter recipe, homemade appetizer, savory dip, herb-infused spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 pieces fresh garlic cloves
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the garlic cloves and place them in a small, oven-safe dish.
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the garlic cloves and cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
Roast the garlic in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until cloves are soft and golden brown.
Remove the roasted garlic from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
In a bowl, mash the roasted garlic cloves into a smooth paste using the back of a fork.
Add softened butter, the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, chives, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the bowl with the mashed garlic.
Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined into a creamy spread.
Transfer the spread to a serving dish or airtight container.
Serve immediately with warm bread, crackers, or roasted vegetables, or refrigerate for later use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1003 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.2 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.2 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1202 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 167 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 426 mg | 9% | |
*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.
