Garlic Butter
The ultimate flavor booster for any dish, Garlic Butter is rich, creamy, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for spreading on bread, tossing with pasta, or topping grilled meats, this versatile recipe will become your go-to for enhancing meals. Try making it tonight for an irresistible taste!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Frying Pan
- Food Processor
- Grater
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 6 finely grated garlic cloves
- 2 sticks softened unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh Italian flat leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- coarse salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add two tablespoons of unsalted butter to a medium-sized sauté pan.
- Immediately add the garlic to the butter and then turn the heat to low-medium.
- Once the garlic touches the pan and the butter has melted, cook the garlic, stirring with a spoon just until it’s fragrant, which only takes thirty to forty-five seconds.
- Set it to the side to cool slightly.
- Next, add the two sticks of softened unsalted butter to a stand mixer with the paddle attachment and mix on high speed for five to seven minutes or until the butter becomes light and fluffy.
- Turn the speed to low and add in the cooked garlic and any melted butter from the pan, the parsley, chives, salt, and pepper.
- Mix on medium speed just until combined.
- Taste it and adjust any seasonings.
- Serve or store the butter.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: You can make this up to several days ahead of time. Keep it in the refrigerator or freezer until you’re ready to use it.
- How to Store: Cover and keep in the refrigerator for seven days. Cover and freeze for up to six months.
- Add Acids: Add acids like citrus juice or vinegar to enhance the flavor.
- Overcooked Garlic: If garlic is overcooked it will become bitter.
- Mixer Tip: You can also use an electric hand mixer.