Homemade Garlic Butter

Transform your cooking with this incredibly easy and flavorful Homemade Garlic Butter recipe! Made with creamy unsalted butter, fresh garlic, fragrant parsley, a hint of zesty lemon juice, and a perfect balance of salt and black pepper, this versatile recipe is ready in just 10 minutes. Whether you’re slathering it on warm bread, melting it over grilled steaks, or stirring it into your favorite pasta, this garlic butter elevates every dish with rich, savory goodness. Its smooth, spreadable texture makes it ideal for everyday use, while its customizable flavors ensure it’s bound to become a staple in your kitchen. Plus, with simple, fresh ingredients and minimal preparation, you’ll never want store-bought garlic butter again! Perfect for meal prep, it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Nutriscore Rating: 35/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 227 grams unsalted butter
• 4 pieces garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Let the unsalted butter sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to soften.

Step 2

Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely or use a garlic press.

Step 3

Chop the fresh parsley finely and set it aside.

Step 4

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper.

Step 5

Using a fork or a spatula, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well incorporated.

Step 6

Transfer the garlic butter to a serving bowl, or shape it into a log using parchment paper for easier storage.

Step 7

Refrigerate the garlic butter for at least 30 minutes to firm up, if needed.

Step 8

Use as a spread, topping, or ingredient in your favorite dishes. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	265.2 grams (265.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1680

Total Fat 194.70g	250%
Saturated Fat 113.50g	568%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 503mg	168%
Sodium 1219mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 5.90g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0.80g	3%
Total Sugars 0.50g
Protein 2.80g	6%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 83mg	6%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 182mg	4%

*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: 98.1%

Protein: 0.6%

Carbs: 1.3%