Rich Homemade Garlic Butter – Easy and Flavorful
Rich, creamy homemade garlic butter made with fresh garlic, parsley, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Perfect for garlic bread, steak, seafood, vegetables, pasta, and potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cloves fresh garlic finely minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Soften the Butter: Allow the butter to soften at room temperature until it is creamy and easy to mix. Do not completely melt the butter.
- Prepare the Garlic: Peel and finely mince the fresh garlic. A garlic press can be used for an especially fine texture.
- Combine the Ingredients: Add the minced garlic, parsley, salt, black pepper, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning to the softened butter.
- Mix Until Smooth: Use a spatula or fork to mix everything thoroughly until the garlic, herbs, and seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
- Shape and Chill: Place the garlic butter onto parchment paper and shape it into a log. Wrap tightly and refrigerate until firm.
- Slice and Serve: Slice the chilled garlic butter as needed. Use it softened as a spread or melt it over steak, seafood, vegetables, pasta, potatoes, or warm bread.
Notes
- Storage: Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.
- Freezer Tip: Shape the garlic butter into a log, wrap tightly, and freeze. Slice off individual portions whenever needed.
- Serving Tip: Let refrigerated garlic butter soften briefly before spreading, or melt it gently over low heat for sauces, seafood, vegetables, pasta, and steak.