Garlic Butter
Garlic butter is the easiest way to elevate breads, appetizers, vegetables, meat and fish. This easy garlic butter recipe is made with just 3 ingredients in less than 5 minutes!
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- ⅛ teaspoon salt thick flakes preferred
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine ingredients and beat until smooth and whipped.
- Scrape with a spatula, stir to combine and serve.
Video
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Notes
Variations
- Fresh Herbs - Parsley and chives are popular options.
- Seasoning - Add 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning.
- Black Pepper - Add thick flakes of fresh ground black pepper for even more flavor. Perfect when using on steaks and dinner rolls.
- Parmesan - Fold in 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan.
- Lemon - add a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice for vibrant citrus flavor.
Tips
- Use fresh minced garlic for the best flavor.
- The basic rule of thumb is 1 cup butter to 1 tablespoon minced garlic.
- Bring butter to room temperature so it whips easily.
- Serve butter at room temperature so it spreads easily.
Nutrition
Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg