How to make garlic butter
In order to make the best out of this recipe, use quality butter. Also, it is important that the butter is softened at room temperature. Fresh garlic cloves Fresh parsley Finely chop or mince the garlic and parsley To a bowl add softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley and mix to combine with a fork, spatula, or hand mixer. Transfer the flavored butter to parchment paper then roll it into a log and twist it at both ends to seal like you would with a candy wrapper. Place it in the fridge until needed, keep it in the fridge for up to 1 week and up to 6 months in the freezer.
Tips
For finely minced garlic use a Microplane grater
Use roasted garlic for a more mellow flavor
How to use garlic butter
Add it to hot baked potatoes, Parmentier potatoes, Hasselback potatoes, or mashed potatoes. Make one pot chicken and rice with mushrooms. Use it a base on pizza, garlic bread pizza, or as a spread for garlic bread Make buttery herb boiled potatoes, pasta, chicken, steak bites, and more
Can I make garlic butter with garlic powder
Yes, you can make it with garlic powder, it may alter the taste a little but you can use it if you are in a pinch. Another way to soften butter is at room temperature (18C/65F), in fact, this is the most effective and best way if timed properly. All you have to do is bring out the butter from the fridge 1-2 hours before you will be needing it. softened butter should be easily spreadable and not greasy.
How long does garlic butter last in the fridge
Garlic Butter will last for up to 1 week in the fridge or 6 months in the freezer.
Why is my butter greasy
It is most likely due to your butter being too soft or melted which can result in greasy butter. In order to avoid this, use room temperature butter for best results.
How long does garlic butter last
Garlic butter made with fresh garlic cloves will last for up to 1 week in the freezer and up to 6 months in the freezer. If you made the butter with garlic powder, it may last longer than 2 weeks.
Can you freeze garlic butter
Yes, you can freeze garlic butter for up to 6 months in the freezer. If you made this easy DIY flavored butter recipe, don’t forget to leave me feedback and rate it 5 stars. Tag me @thedinnerbite on Instagram and save away to your Pinterest. Please subscribe to the blog if you haven’t for free new recipes in your inbox
