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Homemade Garlic Butter

Creamy homemade garlic butter in a white bowl with visible minced garlic and parsley, surrounded by fresh garlic cloves and toasted bread.
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This easy Homemade Garlic Butter is rich, savory, and packed with real garlic and herbs. Use it for garlic bread, steaks, pasta, veggies, and roasted potatoes—ready in minutes and better than store-bought.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4–5 garlic cloves, finely minced (or grated)
  • 1 TBSP fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, brightens flavor)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Optional add-ins:
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 TBSP grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (if skipping fresh herbs)

Instructions

  1. Instructions
  2. Soften & mash: Add softened butter to a mixing bowl and mash until smooth.
  3. Add flavor: Stir in garlic, parsley, lemon juice (if using), salt, and pepper until fully combined.
  4. Whip until fluffy: Whip with an electric hand mixer until texture is soft and fluffy.
  5. Taste & adjust: Add more salt, pepper, or garlic to your preference.
  6. Store: Spoon into an airtight container, or shape into a log using parchment paper and chill until firm.

Notes

  • Garlic strength tip: Fresh minced garlic is bold. For a softer, mellow garlic butter, use 1–2 tsp garlic powder instead of fresh garlic, or let the finished butter chill for a few hours before serving.

  • Best butter texture: Fully softened butter mixes the cleanest—avoid melted butter or it can separate later.

  • Serving ideas: Spread on warm bread, melt over steak, toss with hot pasta, brush on corn or roasted veggies, or dollop onto baked potatoes.

Find it online: https://ourgratefulkitchen.com/homemade-garlic-butter/