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Creamy Roasted Garlic Butter Recipe

4.6 from 68 reviews

A simple and flavorful roasted garlic butter recipe that combines the rich, mellow taste of roasted garlic with creamy butter and a pinch of salt, perfect for spreading on bread, topping steaks, or enhancing vegetables.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 bulb of garlic
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Roast Garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the top off the garlic bulb to expose the cloves, drizzle with a little olive oil, wrap in aluminum foil, and roast for about 40 minutes until the cloves are soft and caramelized.
  2. Mix Ingredients: Allow the roasted garlic to cool, then squeeze the softened garlic cloves out of their skins into a bowl. Add the softened butter and salt, mixing thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is softened for easier mixing.
  • You can adjust salt amount to taste.
  • Roasted garlic butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • Adding fresh herbs like parsley or thyme can enhance flavor.

Keywords: roasted garlic butter, garlic butter, roasted garlic, homemade butter, condiment, spread