Vampire Deterrent

Ward off vampires and elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible "Vampire Deterrent" roasted garlic spread. Packed with a whopping ten roasted garlic cloves, this recipe transforms their bold, pungent flavor into a golden, caramelized, and buttery delight. Blended with velvety unsalted butter, fruity extra virgin olive oil, a splash of tangy lemon juice, and fresh herbs like parsley and chives, this spread is a savory masterpiece that pairs perfectly with warm bread, crackers, or roasted vegetables. With a hint of heat from optional red pepper flakes and ready in just 25 minutes, this indulgent and versatile spread is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for garlic lovers. Keywords: roasted garlic spread, garlic butter recipe, homemade appetizer, savory dip, herb-infused spread.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 10 pieces fresh garlic cloves
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Peel the garlic cloves and place them in a small, oven-safe dish.

Step 3

Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the garlic cloves and cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.

Step 4

Roast the garlic in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until cloves are soft and golden brown.

Step 5

Remove the roasted garlic from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.

Step 6

In a bowl, mash the roasted garlic cloves into a smooth paste using the back of a fork.

Step 7

Add softened butter, the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, chives, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the bowl with the mashed garlic.

Step 8

Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined into a creamy spread.

Step 9

Transfer the spread to a serving dish or airtight container.

Step 10

Serve immediately with warm bread, crackers, or roasted vegetables, or refrigerate for later use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(222.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1003.1

Total Fat 102.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 124mg	0%
Sodium 1201.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 28.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g	0%
Total Sugars 0.5g
Protein 6.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 166.7mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 425.8mg	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: 86.8%

Protein: 2.3%

Carbs: 10.8%