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Butter with herbs and garlic in a bowl.
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Garlic Herb Butter

Herb Butter, or compound butter, is so EASY to make and is a great way to add fresh flavor to so many recipes! Plus, I’ll show you how to use this herb butter recipe in so many fun ways! It’s going to become a standard staple in your fridge!
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 16 Servings
Calories 102kcal
Author Amy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter room temperature
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley minced
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh basil minced
  • 1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed

Instructions

How to make Garlic Herb Butter:

  • Mince garlic, parsley, and basil.
  • Mix all ingredients together until combined. Use a spoon or an electric mixer.

To make Compound Butter Roll:

  • Add a long strip of butter to a piece of wax paper. I like to make mine about the diameter of a quarter. Roll up and twist the ends.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or freeze for 10 minutes or until firm.

To make Butter in a Mold:

  • Add mixed butter to molds. Be sure to press it down releasing all the air bubbles.
  • Freeze for about 30 minutes until it’s firm. Turn molds upside down and release butter.

Notes

This recipe is easy to cut in half. I love making lots and refrigerating it or freezing it for later. 
How to store flavored butter:
Store flavored butter in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 months, or in the freezer for up to 6 months. 
How to make herb butter with dried herbs: 
I recommend using fresh herbs if possible. If using dry herbs replace the fresh herbs with dried herbs, using half of the amount listed in the recipe. Dried herbs have more potency in a smaller amount than fresh herbs do. That's why you'll need to reduce the amount.
Variations:
This is a basic flavored butter recipe. Feel free to adjust the amounts of herbs and salt to taste. Lemon juice adds brightness and a pop of flavor but can be left out if you want. Garlic packs a lot of punch in this recipe. To make it mellow or milder use less garlic, or use roasted garlic. 
See post for herb substitutions.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg