Herb and Garlic Compound Butter
Garlic compound butter with herbs is easy to make, flavorful, and impressive. Compound butter is great for topping steaks, baked potatoes, vegetables, and more.
Servings: 8
Calories: 103kcal
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter softened
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano or ½ teaspoon dried
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil or ½ teaspoon dried
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Allow butter to soften on the counter for at least 1 hour.
- Mix together all ingredients. You can mix by hand or use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.
- Spoon the butter onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap, form into a log, and wrap well. Chill for at least 2 hours before using.
Notes
- Garlic compound butter will keep for up to 2 weeks in a sealed container in the refrigerator, or for up to 6 months in the freezer.
- If your butter has salt, reduce the added salt.
- If you don't have wax or parchment paper you can store in a small bowl, tightly covered.