Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Homemade Garlic Butter

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If you like garlic bread as much as I do, but don’t like the hassle of making it, have I got a recipe for you! Homemade garlic butter is a wonderful thing to have on hand. Slather it on a split loaf of French bread, run it under the broiler, done in no time it will be eagerly consumed by your fellow diners. If you want to perk up a rather dull vegetable, toss it with your favorite, and this will add loads of taste. Did I mention how delicious this is melted on top of an Idaho baker? Heaven! I have even been known, in desperation, to spread it on a saltine cracker as a snack. Frankly, I hate being without it. So feel free to double or even triple the recipe depending upon the size of your family. You would be wise to make this now, because I’m going to be using it in a recipe later in the week that you are definitely going to want to try.

Homemade Garlic Butter

½ c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 cloves garlic, minced*
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
¾ t. dried fresh basil
¾ t. dried parsley
1/8 t. dried oregano
½ t. Kosher salt
¼ t. freshly ground black pepper

In a medium bowl beat butter until light and fluffy. Add remaining ingredients, beating until well blended. Transfer to an airtight container, and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. It can also be frozen for up to a year. Although you may be tempted, do not use fresh herbs, unless you plan to consume this within a couple of days.

*If you don’t feel like mincing your own, I have often used
Melissa’s Minced Garlic in place of the real thing.



7 comments:

Linda said...

I have everything for this except garlic (only powder and it just wouldn't be the same), so we will get the garlic at the store tomorrow and I'll be ready for the next recipe using it!

Pattie @ Olla-Podrida said...

Good for you, Linda, I like a woman who is prepared, and I think you’re going to really enjoy the next recipe.

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

You got me at the baked potato! sounds wonderful.. Happy New Year

Patti @ Pandoras Box said...

I have saved this in my recipe file and cant wait to try it - YUM!!

Unknown said...

I adore garlic butter!!! I always make a big batch of garlic herb butter at the end of the gardening season, when I harvest my herbs....there's a bunch in the freezer right now, waiting for me. I also made a bunch of ramp butter in the spring with ramps one of my chef friends foraged locally and shared with me....yum!!!

Pattie @ Olla-Podrida said...

Ramp butter sounds amazing, Debbie. I always seem to miss that at farm-stands every year. I am going to have to make an effort to pay closer attention as to what is available, and when.

thepaintedapron.com said...

Thanks Pattie, I have been looking for a good homemade garlic butter!
Jenna