Nutrition Facts for Garlic cheese herb butter

Garlic Cheese Herb Butter

Elevate your culinary creations with this decadent Garlic Cheese Herb Butter, a flavorful blend of softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, and vibrant fresh herbs like parsley, chives, and thyme. With a touch of zesty lemon juice and perfectly balanced salt and pepper, this compound butter is as versatile as it is indulgent. Ready in just 10 minutes, this recipe is perfect for spreading over warm crusty bread, melting onto grilled steaks or roasted veggies, or enhancing your favorite pasta dishes. Easy to prepare and store, this buttery delight brings gourmet flair to any meal with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100
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Prep Time:10 mins
Cook Time:0 mins
Total Time:10 mins
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 113 grams unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 30 grams parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 15 grams fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 10 grams fresh chives (chopped)
  • 5 grams fresh thyme (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened unsalted butter.

Step 2

Using a fork or spatula, mix in the minced garlic until well incorporated.

Step 3

Add the grated parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, chives, and thyme to the butter mixture. Mix thoroughly.

Step 4

Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Continue mixing until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 5

Transfer the butter mixture onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap.

Step 6

Shape the butter into a log or desired shape, then wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Step 7

Once firm, slice or use as needed. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size 187.6 grams (187.6g)
Amount per serving % Daily Value*
Calories 963
Total Fat 100.30g 129%
Saturated Fat 63.40g 317%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 271mg 90%
Sodium 1664mg 72%
Total Carbohydrate 6.10g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.60g 6%
Total Sugars 0.60g
Protein 13.60g 27%
Vitamin D 56IU 279%
Calcium 415mg 32%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 256mg 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: 92.0%
Protein: 5.5%
Carbs: 2.5%