Elephant Garlic Butter

Transform your dishes with the rich, mellow flavor of Elephant Garlic Butter—a luxurious spread that combines roasted elephant garlic, creamy unsalted butter, and a burst of freshness from parsley and lemon juice. This recipe elevates simple ingredients through the magic of oven-roasted garlic, which tames the garlic's boldness into a sweet, nutty essence. Perfectly seasoned with sea salt and black pepper and enriched with a touch of olive oil, this versatile butter can be prepped in just 10 minutes and will add an irresistible flavor boost to crusty bread, sizzling steaks, roasted vegetables, or a comforting bowl of pasta. Make it ahead, store it in the fridge, and let this elevated homemade condiment become your kitchen's secret weapon.

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 large cloves elephant garlic cloves
• 227 grams unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Remove the papery outer layers of the elephant garlic bulb and separate the cloves without peeling them.

Step 3

Place the cloves on a sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and wrap them tightly in the foil.

Step 4

Roast the garlic in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and fragrant.

Step 5

Allow the roasted garlic to cool slightly, then squeeze the softened garlic out of each clove into a small bowl.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with a fork or spatula until smooth.

Step 7

Add the roasted garlic, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper to the butter. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.

Step 8

Transfer the garlic butter to an airtight container or shape it into a log using parchment paper and refrigerate until firm.

Step 9

Serve softened Elephant Garlic Butter on bread, steak, vegetables, or pasta for a flavorful enhancement to any dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	332.1 grams (332.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1918

Total Fat 222.60g	285%
Saturated Fat 117.50g	588%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 503mg	168%
Sodium 1203mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 4.80g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0.70g	3%
Total Sugars 0.60g
Protein 2.70g	5%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 86mg	7%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 244mg	5%

*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: 98.5%

Protein: 0.5%

Carbs: 0.9%