Best Homemade Garlic Butter

Store-bought garlic butter is ok, but Homemade Garlic Butter is fantastic. Adding fresh garlic and parmesan cheese makes it taste luxurious. Use it on freshly baked bread or as a topping for steak or pasta. It enhances the flavor of any meal!

Ingredients For Homemade Garlic Butter

• Unsalted butter
• Garlic
• Parmesan cheese
• Dried oregano
• Dried parsley
• Paprika
• Salt and pepper

How To Make The Best Homemade Garlic Butter

1. Place all ingredients in the bowl of your food processor and pulse until well blended. Refrigerate until ready to use.

What if I Don’t Have A Food Processor?

You can make it by hand using minced garlic and grated parmesan cheese. Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix with a wooden spoon.

What Can I Use If I Don’t Have Fresh Garlic?

You can use garlic powder (1 ½ tsp-2 tsp) or store-bought pre-minced garlic.

Can I Use Salted Butter Instead Of Unsalted Butter?

You can, but don’t add any more salt.

How Do I Store Garlic Butter If I Make A Large Batch?

You can store it in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze it for up to 3 months.

What If I Don’t Have Dried Oregano Or Parsley?

You can use Italian seasoning instead, or the dried herbs you have on hand.

Can I Make This Recipe Without Cheese?

You certainly can! Cheese adds flavor but is not mandatory to add it.

What’s The Best Way To Soften Butter Quickly?

You can either cut it into small pieces and let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, or microwave at a low temperature in short intervals until softened.

How Do I Know If The Seasonings Are Balanced?

Start adding small amounts and tasting the butter, you can always add more if needed.