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Easy Homemade Garlic Butter Spread (Ready in 5 Minutes)

Three scoops of creamy, yellow garlic butter mixture topped generously with chopped fresh parsley and black pepper.
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Learn how to make rich, creamy, and flavorful homemade garlic butter quickly. This versatile compound butter is perfect for bread, steak, pasta, or vegetables and comes together in under five minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced very fine
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the softened butter in a medium bowl.
  2. Add the minced fresh garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
  3. Use a fork or a rubber spatula to thoroughly mix all ingredients together until they are completely combined and the mixture is uniform in color.
  4. For immediate use, you can serve it soft. For a firm spread or to store, transfer the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper.
  5. Roll the butter into a log shape, twisting the ends to seal it tightly.
  6. Chill the garlic butter log in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up before slicing or serving.

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, try using roasted garlic instead of fresh minced garlic.
  • To make a whipped garlic butter, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter until light and fluffy before adding the other ingredients.
  • This compound butter keeps well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, or you can freeze it for up to three months.
  • Use this versatile butter for garlic bread, melting over grilled steak, tossing with pasta, or spreading on roasted vegetables.

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