If you love garlic and you love butter, this is the ultimate recipe for you! You’ll be amazed how easy this recipe is to make—just some quality butter, herbs and a little parmesan cheese. You can use this to butter your bread, steaks, vegetables and so much more. Try making this for your next dinner party.
Related: Honey Butter, Air Fryer Steak, Baked Potato, Classic Manhattan Cocktail.
Ingredients
- Butter – One stick of butter—I used Kerrygold.
- Garlic Cloves – You will need two fresh garlic cloves, grated.
- Fresh Herbs – Chives, rosemary, sage or thyme, chopped small.
- Sea Salt – I like flaky sea salt.
- Parmesan Cheese – Optional ingredient that adds a little something.
Garlic Butter Recipe
Making garlic butter is as simple as mixing the ingredients together. It only takes a few minutes! First, put your softened butter in a bowl. Sprinkle in herbs and salt. Grate two garlic cloves into the mixture. Add parmesan cheese. Mix with a fork or spoon until smooth and fully combined.
Tips for Making
- This recipe is very garlicky. Start with one clove of garlic if you want a subtle flavor.
- Use softened room temperature butter to make this recipe.
- You can make this ahead and keep it in an airtight container for about one week.
- You can freeze this recipe for up to three months before using.
- If you don’t have unsalted butter, add less salt to your recipe.
How to Use Garlic Butter
- Add to steak, salmon or chicken
- Serve with baked potato, sweet potato or green beans
- Melt into cooked pasta to create delicious garlic butter noodles.
- Serve with warm French bread or (my favorite) sourdough.
- Spread it on a toasted bagel for a delicious breakfast.
- Use it to make a grilled cheese sandwich.
Serving Suggestions
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Air Fryer Cauliflower
- Air Fryer Chicken
- Air Fryer Broccoli
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is garlic butter made of?
In addition to butter and fresh grated garlic, this recipe includes herbs, salt and parmesan cheese.
Should homemade garlic butter be refrigerated?
Yes. Store it in an airtight container in your fridge for up to one week.
Garlic Butter
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter softened
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs finely chopped
Instructions
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Making garlic butter is as simple as mixing the ingredients together. It only takes a few minutes!
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First, put your softened butter in a bowl.
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Sprinkle in herbs and salt. Grate two garlic cloves into the mixture.
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Add parmesan cheese.
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Mix with a fork or spoon until smooth and fully combined.
Notes
- This recipe is very garlicky. Start with one clove of garlic if you want a subtle flavor.
- Use softened room temperature butter to make this recipe.
- You can make this ahead and keep it in an airtight container for about one week.
- You can freeze this recipe for up to three months before using.