Description
Indulgent garlic butter spread elevates simple bread with Mediterranean charm. Creamy, herbed goodness promises a mouthwatering experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 4–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Optional Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or basil
Instructions
- Retrieve a mixing vessel and allow butter to reach room temperature for effortless blending.
- Finely mince fresh garlic cloves to release their aromatic essence and maximize flavor distribution.
- Incorporate softened butter with precisely chopped garlic, ensuring uniform integration of ingredients.
- Delicately fold in freshly chopped parsley, creating a vibrant green speckling throughout the spread.
- Season the mixture with kosher salt and cracked black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Optional: Squeeze a hint of fresh lemon juice to introduce a bright, citrusy undertone that elevates the spread’s complexity.
- Thoroughly whisk all components until achieving a silky, homogeneous consistency with no visible butter chunks.
- Transfer the garlic butter to a serving dish or storage container, smoothing the surface for an appealing presentation.
- For immediate use, apply generously to warm, crusty bread or toast.
- Alternatively, seal in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
Notes
- Soften butter at room temperature for smooth, easy mixing to prevent lumpy spread.
- Mince garlic finely to distribute flavor evenly and avoid large garlic chunks.
- Use fresh parsley for vibrant color and bright, herbaceous taste that elevates the spread.
- Customize by adding roasted garlic for deeper, mellower flavor or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 83 mg
- Fat: 11.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.1 g
- Fiber: 0.03 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg