Description
Homemade garlic butter spread elevates ordinary bread with rich, herbal flavors from Italy. Creamy ingredients blend seamlessly for a simple condiment that enhances meals you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preparation: Assemble room-temperature butter with freshly minced garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper at your culinary workspace.
- Mixing: Combine softened butter in a mixing bowl, vigorously blending all ingredients using a spatula or fork until thoroughly integrated, creating a uniform and aromatic spread with balanced flavors and consistent texture.
- Seasoning: Evaluate the garlic butter’s taste profile, adjusting salt and garlic levels to suit personal preference, ensuring a harmonious and delectable mixture that tantalizes the palate.
- Storage: Transfer the completed spread into a sealed container or serving dish, refrigerating to maintain its integrity and optimal flavor concentration while allowing brief room temperature resting before serving to achieve perfect spreadable consistency.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Ensure butter is genuinely room temperature for smooth blending, not cold or partially melted, which disrupts texture and integration.
- Garlic Precision: Mince garlic extremely fine to prevent sharp, chunky bits and distribute flavor evenly throughout the spread.
- Seasoning Balance: Taste and adjust salt incrementally, as Parmesan cheese already contains sodium; start with minimal salt and build flavor gradually.
- Storage Strategy: Store garlic butter in an airtight container, refrigerated up to one week, or freeze for extended preservation without compromising taste quality.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 84
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 73 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg