Garlic Herb Compound Butter
This garlic herb compound butter is made with fresh garlic, flat leaf parsley, chives, and thyme mixed into whipped salted butter for a perfectly balanced fresh and garlicky spread that is wonderful on steak, bread, and everything in between.
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Calories: 103kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Place room temperature butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a large bowl if using a hand mixer. Whip on medium high speed for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.1 cup butter
- Mince the garlic and chop the parsley, chives, and thyme. Add the minced garlic, parsley, chives, and thyme to the whipped butter. Mix until fully combined and herbs are evenly distributed throughout.2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, 1 tablespoon fresh chives, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Transfer to an airtight container or wrap tightly in parchment paper. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Remove 30 minutes before serving to soften to a spreadable consistency.
Notes
- If using unsalted butter add a small pinch of fine sea salt in Step 1.
- Garlic cloves vary in size. If your cloves are very large, start with one and taste before adding the second.
- We tested rosemary and lemon zest in this recipe and preferred the butter without either. Both are lovely additions if you want to experiment.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 0.05g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 411IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg
