Description
Creamy garlic butter spread elevates simple bread with Mediterranean charm. Rich herbal notes and silky texture invite culinary lovers to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Gather room-temperature unsalted butter and prepare your mincing station for fresh garlic and parsley, ensuring all components are finely chopped for seamless integration.
- Place softened butter into a pristine mixing vessel, creating a smooth foundation for incorporating aromatic elements like minced garlic, finely chopped parsley, garlic powder, delicate salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Employ a flexible spatula or robust fork to thoroughly amalgamate all ingredients, ensuring each component is evenly distributed throughout the creamy butter base.
- Introduce grated Parmesan cheese into the mixture, folding gently to maintain a uniform texture and enhance the spread’s complex flavor profile.
- Conduct a nuanced taste assessment, calibrating salt levels and garlic intensity to align with personal palate preferences, making subtle adjustments as needed.
- Transfer the luxurious garlic butter spread into a compact serving vessel or sealed container, preserving its rich character and aromatic essence.
- For optimal enjoyment, refrigerate the spread and allow it to soften slightly at ambient temperature before serving, ensuring a spreadable consistency that gracefully complements bread, vegetables, or grilled proteins.
Notes
- Soften butter completely at room temperature to ensure smooth, easy mixing without lumps.
- Mince garlic finely and let it sit for 5-10 minutes before mixing to enhance its flavor-releasing enzymes.
- Use fresh parsley for brighter, more vibrant taste compared to dried herbs, chopping it just before adding.
- Consider roasting garlic beforehand for a deeper, mellower flavor profile that adds complexity to the spread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg