Garlic Herb Butter Blend (Printer-Friendly Version)
A flavorful blend of fresh garlic and herbs mixed into creamy butter for versatile savory use.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Butter
01 -
1 cup unsalted butter, very soft (not melted)
→ Herbs
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2 tablespoons fresh finely chopped parsley
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1 tablespoon fresh finely chopped thyme
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1 tablespoon fresh finely sliced chives
→ Seasoning
05 -
1 teaspoon minced garlic
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¾ teaspoon kosher salt
07 -
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Place the softened unsalted butter, parsley, thyme, chives, minced garlic, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper into a medium-sized bowl.
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Stir the ingredients together until fully blended and evenly distributed.
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Lay out a large sheet of plastic wrap, place the butter mixture in the center, and form into a log shape.
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Roll the plastic wrap tightly over the butter log, twist the ends to seal, and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight until firm.
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Remove the chilled butter from the refrigerator, slice into rounds, and serve as desired.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
Fresh herbs can be substituted with dried herbs at a ratio of 1 teaspoon dried for every 1 tablespoon fresh.
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Salted butter can be used; omit the added salt in this case.
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Store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 6 months, wrapped tightly to maintain freshness.