Garlic Herb Butter Blend (Printer-Friendly)
Butter infused with fresh garlic and herbs for a versatile, savory addition to meals.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Compound Butter
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1 cup unsalted butter, very soft (not melted)
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely sliced
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1 teaspoon garlic, minced
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
# Steps to Make This:
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Place the softened unsalted butter, parsley, thyme, chives, minced garlic, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper into a medium-sized bowl.
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Stir all ingredients together until fully incorporated, ensuring an even distribution of herbs and seasoning.
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Lay a large piece of plastic wrap flat and spoon the butter mixture into the center in a log shape.
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Roll the plastic wrap over the butter, pressing into a tight log. Twist and tuck the ends underneath, then refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight until firm.
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Slice the chilled butter log into rounds and serve as desired.
# Additional Notes:
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For substitutions, replace fresh herbs with dried using a 3:1 ratio (1 teaspoon dried for every 1 tablespoon fresh). Salted butter can be used by omitting the added salt. Store refrigerated up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months, wrapped properly.