Creamy Garlic Herb Compound Butter Log
A simple and flavorful compound butter infused with garlic and fresh herbs, perfect for enhancing steaks, bread, and roasted vegetables. Ready in about 10 minutes and easy to store for quick meal upgrades.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings (based on 1 tablespoon per serving) 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, chives, thyme), finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Soften the butter by leaving 1 cup (227g) of unsalted butter out at room temperature for about 30 minutes until soft but not melted.
- Finely mince 3 garlic cloves and chop about 2 tablespoons of fresh herbs (parsley, chives, thyme).
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped herbs, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or hand mixer until creamy and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Lay out a piece of parchment paper about 12 inches (30 cm) long. Spoon the butter mixture onto the center and shape it into a rough log about 8 inches (20 cm) long. Roll the parchment tightly around the butter, twisting the ends to seal. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- When ready, unwrap and slice the butter into ¼-inch (0.6 cm) rounds. Place slices on hot steak, fresh bread, or roasted vegetables to melt luxuriously.
Notes
Use softened butter for best mixing results. Finely mince garlic to avoid overpowering bites. Roll butter tightly in parchment for neat slices. Butter log can be frozen up to 3 months. Adjust seasoning to taste before chilling. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and roasted garlic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (about
- Calories: 100
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 0.1
- Protein: 0.1
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