Liz's Easy Garlic Herb Butter

Elevate your cooking with Liz's Easy Garlic Herb Butter, a decadent homemade spread bursting with fresh flavors and ready in just 10 minutes! This recipe combines creamy unsalted butter with minced garlic, zesty lemon juice, and a medley of vibrant herbs like parsley, chives, and thyme, creating the perfect balance of savory and aromatic. Infused with a hint of salt and black pepper, this versatile compound butter is perfect for slathering on warm crusty bread, melting over grilled steak, or enhancing vegetables with gourmet flair. With simple ingredients and no cooking required, this make-ahead butter is a kitchen essential for effortless flavor upgrades. Store it in the fridge or freezer, and slice or spread as needed for instant meal magic!

Nutriscore Rating: 30/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Remove the butter from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature until softened, about 20-30 minutes if it is not already soft.

Step 2

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves or use a garlic press for a smoother texture.

Step 3

Finely chop the fresh parsley, chives, and thyme leaves.

Step 4

In a medium-sized bowl, add the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped herbs (parsley, chives, and thyme), salt, ground black pepper, and lemon juice.

Step 5

Using a fork or spatula, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together until well combined and evenly distributed.

Step 6

Transfer the garlic herb butter mixture onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap.

Step 7

Roll the butter into a log shape using the parchment paper or wrap tightly in plastic wrap and twist the ends to secure. Alternatively, transfer the butter to a small airtight container if preferred.

Step 8

Refrigerate the butter for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Optional: You can freeze the butter for longer storage of up to 3 months.

Step 9

Slice or spread as desired and enjoy with your favorite dishes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(148.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	849.6

Total Fat 96.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 248mg	0%
Sodium 1204.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 7.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g	0%
Total Sugars 0.2g
Protein 2.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 71.1mg	0%
Iron 0.9mg	0%
Potassium 177.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 95.7%

Protein: 1.1%

Carbs: 3.2%