Creamy Roasted Garlic Butter Recipe
A simple and flavorful roasted garlic butter recipe that combines the rich, caramelized taste of roasted garlic with creamy butter and a touch of salt, perfect for spreading on bread, melting over vegetables, or enhancing your favorite dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 1/2 cup 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 head of garlic
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the garlic head to expose the cloves. Place the garlic on a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with a little olive oil (optional), and wrap loosely.
- Roast the Garlic: Roast the wrapped garlic in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the cloves are soft, golden, and fragrant. Let it cool slightly.
- Extract Roasted Garlic: Squeeze the soft roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a bowl.
- Mix with Butter: Combine the roasted garlic with softened butter and salt, mixing thoroughly until smooth and evenly blended.
- Serve or Store: Use the roasted garlic butter immediately, or transfer it to a container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Roasted garlic has a milder, sweeter flavor than raw garlic, making this butter great for spreading on bread or melting over veggies.
- You can add herbs like parsley or thyme for additional flavor.
- Use unsalted butter to control seasoning better.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Allow roasted garlic to cool before handling to avoid burns.
Keywords: roasted garlic butter, garlic butter, roasted garlic, butter spread, homemade condiments
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