Garlic Butter Recipe
This simple garlic butter is rich, flavorful, and incredibly versatile. With just a few basic ingredients—softened butter, fresh garlic, herbs, and Parmesan—it adds a delicious punch to bread, steak, pasta, rice, or veggies.
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Servings: 16
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt (or more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Make sure the butter is soft. Mince fresh garlic if using whole cloves.
- Mix Base: In a medium bowl, combine softened butter, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until fully incorporated.
- Season: Add garlic salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well until the butter is smooth and evenly seasoned.
- Taste & Adjust: Try a small amount and adjust seasonings if desired. Add more garlic or garlic salt depending on your preference.
- Store or Serve: Use immediately or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. You can freeze in a container or portion into tablespoon-sized servings using an ice cube tray.
- Spread on bread and toast for homemade garlic bread
- Melt over grilled steak or roasted vegetables
- Stir into pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes
- Add a spoonful to sautéed mushrooms or shrimp