This roasted garlic butter recipe is one of the easiest ways to make just about anything taste even better. You only need 2 ingredients!
This garlic butter recipe is rich and garlicky, but it’s a little different from your standard version because instead of using garlic powder or fresh garlic, it uses roasted garlic cloves. They add more of a mellow garlic flavor, with a note of caramelization that’s just so flippin’ delicious. Your homemade garlic bread never tasted so good! (Not to mention your buttered noodles and vegetables and everything else you're going to be slathering this on.)
Why This Garlic Butter Is a Staple Recipe
Whether you’re spreading it on crusty French bread to accompany your Instant Pot spaghetti, melting it to drizzle over steamed veggies, or adding a pat to steak, you’re going to want to keep this roasted garlic butter on hand always.
- Easy to make. Once you’ve got the roasted garlic, just mix it with softened butter. So simple!
- Mellow, nuanced garlic flavor. Roasted garlic adds a deep, slightly sweet richness that’s much less sharp than fresh garlic.
- Instant upgrade for anything. Use it to make garlic bread, for veggies, the most epic buttered noodles, and more.
What You’ll Need
Here’s everything you need to make this garlic butter recipe.
- Salted butter – Make sure it’s softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Roasted garlic – Buttery, caramelized cloves add rich garlic flavor with a touch of sweetness.
How to Make Garlic Butter
This recipe couldn’t be simpler.
- Combine the ingredients. Add the softened butter and roasted garlic to a bowl.
- Mix until smooth. Beat or stir until the garlic is fully incorporated and the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Store and use. Transfer the garlic butter to a jar or container and store in the fridge.
Variations to Try
Once you’ve mastered the base recipe, try these simple variations.
- Add herbs. Mix in parsley, chives, rosemary, or thyme. Really, almost any herbs will work here! Fresh is best, but you can totally use dried too.
- Make it smoky. Fold in smoked paprika for a compound butter that’s fantastic with baked potatoes.
- Add black pepper. Coarsely ground black pepper is a delicious addition if you’re using this garlic butter recipe for pasta or vegetables.
My Favorite Ways to Use Roasted Garlic Butter
This garlic butter is incredibly versatile and can be used in so many ways.
- Spread it on toast or use it to make garlic bread.
- Melt it over roasted, steamed, or grilled vegetables.
- Toss with pasta.
- Add a pat to baked potatoes.
- Use it for cooking or finishing chicken, shrimp, or steak.
Storage Tips
- Refrigerator: Store this homemade garlic butter recipe in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Let it sit at room temperature to warm up a bit so it’s spreadable.
- Freezer: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
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Garlic Butter Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter, at room temperature
- 2 – 3 roasted garlic cloves (make sure they're soft!)*
Instructions
- Beat together the butter and garlic until smooth.
- Transfer to a lidded jar or container and store in the fridge for up to 7 days.
- Use on toast, potatoes, cooking and more!
Notes
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