Roasted garlic butter is the most delicious, flavored butter humanity has ever made! The roasted garlic combined with butter and a touch of herbs is absolutely a match made in heaven!
Since I have a lot of herbs, garlic, and parsley in my mini garden, I always try to find ways to utilize them effectively, especially in summer. After seeing herbs and garlic, I immediately thought of making a flavored herby and garlicky thing. But thyme? Parsley? Rosemary? And garlic? What’s next? Oh yes! Obviously, Roasted garlic butter with lots of herbs. What’s better than a generous layer of garlicky butter on crusty bread? I mean, why not?
If you are a fan of herbs and garlic, then I highly recommend you make this butter to enlighten simple recipes and introduce bold flavors to any dish, whether it’s mashed potatoes or steak. In case you are not a big supporter of herbs, just skip herbs and try the recipe with only roasted garlic. To tell you this, it’s also good, but for people like me who love herbs, it’s just magnificent with them. You are free to add your favorite herbs like chives, parsley, thyme or anything!
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What is Compound Butter?
Softened butter that incorporates different additions of seasonings, herbs, sweeteners, and spices is compound butter. It might sound fancy, but it is simple to create with your favorite seasoning. The principle of making compound butter is to use softened butter at room temperature so the ingredients are mixed easily. Mold the butter into a ball or log shape and cool it till firm. I made compound butter with herbs and roasted garlic, and it is so yummy. Some people don’t mind using parmesan cheese in making the compound butter. I usually remind myself that butter is good for the body, but garlic herb butter is good for the soul.
Ingredients
- 250g salted butter, room temperature
- 1 bulb garlic
- A sprig of rosemary
- A sprig of thyme
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Roasted Garlic Butter Recipe
1.Roast the Garlic Bulb
Trim about a quarter (1/4 inch) of the garlic top and place it on the center of aluminum foil.
Season the garlic bulb with olive oil. Wrap the foil from each side and press it into a ball. Roast at 400F for about 40-45 minutes. Peel or squeeze the brown pulp of roasted garlic.
2.Chop the Herbs
Finely chop your favorite herbs with a knife or chopper. I chopped rosemary, thyme, and parsley.
3.Mix Roasted Garlic and Herbs in Butter
Combine softened butter, roasted garlic pulp, and herbs in a bowl and mix well with a fork or spatula.
4.Enjoy Roasted Garlic Butter
Make a butter bar or fold it in parchment paper (baking paper) and store it in the fridge. Spread the butter on crusty bread and enjoy.
5.Shape the Butter
Shape the garlic butter into a log or into a ball. Place the portion of compound butter onto parchment paper or plastic wrap. Make it 5 inches long and 1 inch thick. Roll it into a log and tightly seal the edges of the wrap by twisting it. Refrigerate overnight until firm. Cut the desired amount of butter slice from the log and make your simple dishes Awesome!
Variations and Substitutions
Compound butter has many seasonings: There are many options for making compound butter. The most iconic ones are sun-dried tomatoes, chili flakes, honey, maple syrup, lemon zest, cayenne pepper, or other spices.
Expert Tips
- Just Use the Softened Butter: Don’t take the cold butter out of the fridge, as it will be difficult to mix in the herbs and garlic. Don’t think of warming the butter in the microwave because it will start melting, and we never want melted butter for this recipe. Just take the butter out of the fridge and let it sit on the kitchen shelf until it is soft, most accurately at room temperature.
- Fold the Desired Herbs: It is not necessary to use these specific herbs in this butter. The choices are endless. Go for your mini garden herbs or any herbs you just bought from the market.
The Best Roasted Garlic Butter to Apread On Toast!
- Total Time: 50 minutes
Description
Roasted garlic butter is the most delicious, flavored butter humanity has ever made! The roasted garlic combined with butter and a touch of herbs is absolutely a match made in heaven!
Since I have a lot of herbs, garlic, and parsley in my mini garden, I always try to find ways to utilize them effectively, especially in summer. After seeing herbs and garlic, I immediately thought of making a flavored herby and garlicky thing. But thyme? Parsley? Rosemary? And garlic? What’s next? Oh yes! Obviously, Roasted garlic butter with lots of herbs. What’s better than a generous layer of garlicky butter on crusty bread? I mean, why not?
If you are a fan of herbs and garlic, then I highly recommend you make this butter to enlighten simple recipes and introduce bold flavors to any dish, whether it’s mashed potatoes or steak. In case you are not a big supporter of herbs, just skip herbs and try the recipe with only roasted garlic. To tell you this, it’s also good, but for people like me who love herbs, it’s just magnificent with them. You are free to add your favorite herbs like chives, parsley, thyme or anything!
Ingredients
- 250g salted butter, room temperature
- 1 bulb garlic
- A sprig of rosemary
- A sprig of thyme
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Chop the Herbs: Finely chop your favorite herbs with a knife or chopper. I chopped rosemary, thyme, and parsley.
- Roast the Garlic Bulb: Trim about a quarter (1/4 inch) of the garlic top and place it on the center of aluminum foil. Season the garlic bulb with olive oil. Wrap the foil from each side and press it into a ball. Roast at 400F for about 40-45 minutes. Peel or squeeze the brown pulp of roasted garlic.
- Mix Roasted Garlic and Herbs in Butter: Combine softened butter, roasted garlic pulp, and herbs in a bowl and mix well with a fork or spatula.
- Enjoy Roasted Garlic Butter: Make a butter bar or fold it in parchment paper (baking paper) and store it in the fridge. Spread the butter on crusty bread and enjoy.
- Shape the Butter: Shape the garlic butter into a log or into a ball. Place the portion of compound butter onto parchment paper or plastic wrap. Make it 5 inches long and 1 inch thick. Roll it into a log and tightly seal the edges of the wrap by twisting it. Refrigerate overnight until firm. Cut the desired amount of butter slice from the log and make your simple dishes Awesome!
Notes
- Just Use the Softened Butter: Don’t take the cold butter out of the fridge, as it will be difficult to mix in the herbs and garlic. Don’t think of warming the butter in the microwave because it will start melting, and we never want melted butter for this recipe. Just take the butter out of the fridge and let it sit on the kitchen shelf until it is soft, most accurately at room temperature.
- Fold the Desired Herbs: It is not necessary to use these specific herbs in this butter. The choices are endless. Go for your mini garden herbs or any herbs you just bought from the market.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Meals
FAQ’s for This Roasted Garlic Butter
Is raw or roasted garlic better for garlic butter?
Some people use raw garlic in making garlic butter, and it should taste good. But roasted garlic in olive oil is great for any flavored garlic butter. Raw garlic can add a sharp, pungent smell to butter, but roasting in olive oil makes it more delicious. So, you already know my vote for roasted garlic, especially its taste in butter—just wow!
Can you freeze roasted garlic butter?
Yes, why not? You can freeze the garlic-flavoured butter for up to three months. Make sure to keep it secure while freezing. Wrap it in a plastic cover or parchment paper and then keep it in a box or container. Thaw it before using it in your favorite dishes.
How can I use the flavored butter?
You can use flavored butter in your favorite dishes. Add enough butter while making steaks, mashed potatoes, sauté vegetables, pasta, seafood, and savory dishes. You can spread it on bread for garlic bread. Coat them into pans for cooking eggs.
