Roasted Garlic Herb Butter
Create a delicious spread for fresh bread with this homemade roasted garlic butter! Loaded with fresh herbs, it's a great way to add a buttery, fresh note to ribeye steaks, mashed potatoes, pasta, and more.
Equipment
- small bowl
- hand mixer
- airtight container or parchment paper to roll butter into log
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 8 oz salted butter high-quality; room temperature
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (rosemary, parsley, thyme, etc) finely minced; use 1 tbsp for a light herb flavor and 2 tbsp for a strong flavor
- 2-4 heads of roasted garlic
Instructions
To Roast the Garlic
- Preheat the oven or air fryer to 425 F. Slice the top of your garlic bulbs off, then place them in a piece of foil. Drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil and a sprinkle of salt, then wrap with foil. Roast for 20-30 minutes or until the garlic is fully softened and tender.
To Make the Butter
- Allow the butter to soften to room temperature. Make sure your roasted garlic is fully cooled to room temperature, then squeeze the roasted garlic into the bowl of your stand mixer or mixing bowl.
- Add the minced herbs, butter, and salt (if using unsalted butter).
- Whip the butter to break down the roasted garlic and incorporate it into the mixture.
- Set the roasted garlic compound butter in a glass jar or roll it into a log shape on a sheet of parchment paper.
- Place the butter mixture in the fridge to firm up (or serve right away).
Notes
If using unsalted butter, add 1/2 - 1 tsp sea salt to taste.
For the fresh herbs, feel free to use 1-2 tablespoons of any finely minced herbs. Here are some great options to try:
- Rosemary
- Chives
- Green onions
- Parsley
- Thyme
- Basil
- Oregano
- Sage