Creamy Roasted Garlic Butter Recipe
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.
- Author: Marco
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1/2 cup (about 8 tablespoons) roasted garlic butter 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 bulb of garlic
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 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.
- 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