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The Ultimate Easy Homemade Garlic Butter: Perfect for Bread, Steak, and Veggies

A mound of fluffy, yellow homemade garlic butter mixed with bright green chopped parsley, served on a white plate.
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Make restaurant-style garlic butter in minutes. This simple compound butter recipe uses fresh garlic and herbs to create a rich, savory spread that elevates bread, steak, pasta, and vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced finely
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)

Instructions

  1. Place the softened butter in a medium bowl.
  2. Add the minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon juice (if using) to the butter.
  3. Use a fork or a rubber spatula to mix all ingredients together until they are completely combined and the mixture is uniform.
  4. For immediate use, you can serve the butter soft.
  5. For storage or shaping, transfer the mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper.
  6. Roll the butter into a log shape. Twist the ends of the wrap to seal it tightly.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up. You can store this homemade garlic butter spread in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze it for up to three months.

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, roast the garlic cloves before mincing and mixing them into the butter.
  • To make a spicy garlic butter variation, add 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes with the other seasonings.
  • This compound butter recipe is a great tool for meal planning; make a large batch and use it throughout the week instead of relying on meal delivery companies for flavor boosts.
  • Use this butter on grilled steak or toss it with roasted vegetables for a restaurant quality finish.

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