Description
Garlic butter spread brings savory Mediterranean magic to kitchen counters everywhere. Creamy, herbal notes dance with smooth richness, creating a versatile condiment you’ll want to drizzle, slather, and savor on countless dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Gather softened butter and seasonings in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring all components are at room temperature for seamless integration.
- Introduce minced garlic, finely chopped parsley, and complementary dry seasonings into the butter mixture, creating a harmonious flavor profile.
- Utilize a flexible utensil like a fork or silicone spatula to thoroughly amalgamate the ingredients, ensuring no distinct pockets of herbs or garlic remain.
- Incorporate grated Parmesan cheese, gently folding it into the mixture to distribute the savory element evenly throughout the spread.
- Perform a taste assessment, calibrating the salt and garlic intensity to align with personal flavor preferences.
- Delicately transfer the aromatic compound into a pristine storage container, smoothing the surface for a polished presentation.
- Seal the container and position in the refrigerator for preservation, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify over several hours.
- When ready to serve, extract the spread approximately 15 minutes prior to usage, permitting it to soften and become more pliable at ambient temperature.
- Apply generously to warm bread, toast, grilled vegetables, or use as a finishing touch for various culinary creations.
Notes
- Soften butter completely at room temperature for smooth, easy mixing without lumps.
- Mince garlic finely to distribute flavor evenly and prevent large raw garlic chunks in the spread.
- Experiment with fresh herbs like chives or thyme to create unique flavor variations that complement different dishes.
- For a lighter version, swap half the butter with Greek yogurt or use plant-based butter for a dairy-free alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 113
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: <1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg