You’re about to create the Best Garlic Butter Recipe ever with just 4 simple ingredients… and Italian dinners will never be the same! 5 minutes and you’re done!
Then… turn your day into a gourmet food lover’s dream come true when you serve your garlic bread alongside this dreamy Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo!
Best Garlic Butter Recipe
Are you ready to take your dinner to the next level tonight?
This restaurant style spread is the Best Garlic Butter Recipe for bread, seafood, and steak you’ll ever make, and the perfect way to impress your family and friends!
Kim writes: "This whipped, garlicky butter takes garlic bread to the next level. Absolutely amazing!"
Trust me, this 5 Star Garlic Butter Recipe is a complete game changer… and you can use it to make the BEST restaurant style garlic bread.
I’ll show you step-by-step just how EASY that is to make, too!
Did you know 4 Ingredients and 5 minutes is all it takes to make this dreamy garlic butter spread?
You’ll gain instant chef status with your family and friends, and they’ll never know it took you just a few minutes to make! Don’t worry… your secret is safe with me.
It’s the perfect way to give a massive upgrade to your favorite Italian Recipes, Steak or Seafood!
Plus, once you know how EASY it is to make, you’ll never go back to those expensive store bought versions again!
So what are you waiting for?
Are you ready to make some savory garlic butter or easy garlic bread tonight?
Here’s what you’ll need to get started on your garlic herb butter…
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Garlic Butter Ingredients
So what is garlic butter made of?
Well, you’ll just need 4 simple ingredients to make this easy garlic butter recipe…
- Butter
- Garlic
- Parmesan Cheese
- Parsley
You’ll also need a hand mixer or countertop mixer to get the job done.
That’s it. So easy!
How Do You Soften Butter for Garlic Butter?
Is it time to make your 4 ingredient garlic butter, but you forgot to take the butter out of the fridge?
These simple tricks for softening butter FAST will save the day…
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What Is Garlic Butter Good On?
Garlic Butter pairs well with so many different things! Here are my favorite things to slather it on…
- Crab Legs
- Crusty Bread
- French Bread
- Hibachi
- Kebabs
- Mashed Potatoes
- Pasta
- Pizza Crust
- Seafood & Shrimp
- Sourdough Bread
- Steak
- Steamed Veggies
It’s also the perfect compliment and essential side for these popular Italian Recipes!
How Do You Store Fresh Garlic Butter?
Fresh garlic butter can be stored either in the fridge or in the freezer.
How Long Does Homemade Garlic Butter Last?
In the Refrigerator: Once you make your garlic butter, you can transfer it to an 8 oz. mason jar with lid and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
In the Freezer: Or, wrap your butter up in plastic wrap in the shape of a log, then wrap again in foil and store in a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
How to Make Garlic Butter
This homemade garlic butter will be one of the EASIEST things you’ll ever make!
Just add all ingredients to mixing bowl and whip up until well combined.
It really is that simple!
How to Make Garlic Bread with French Bread
Now that you know how to make this dreamy garlic butter, you might as well know how easy it is to make gourmet garlic bread, too!
Making your own homemade garlic french bread is such a cinch!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. First you’ll need to preheat your oven.
2. Now slice your French Bread Loaf horizontally, and place on a baking sheet.
3. Spread your Homemade Garlic Butter on each half.
4. Bake on a baking sheet, on the middle oven rack.
5. Then slice, serve, enjoy and DEVOUR!
See… I told you this was going to be easy!!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
What To Serve With This Garlic Bread
Create the ultimate cozy dinner when you pair your delicious garlic bread and butter with one of these tempting entrees…
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Garlic Butter Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy Garlic Butter Recipe…
One reader writes: “Always a must for pasta night.”
Sam writes: “Delicious”
Kim writes: “This whipped, garlicky butter takes garlic bread to the next level. Absolutely amazing!”
Rebecca writes: “So easy and always a favorite! So yummy!”
Kaye writes: “So tasty.”
Kathy writes: “This spread adds so much flavor!”
Randy writes: “Yummy”
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Garlic Butter Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Salted Butter, softened (8 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tbsp. Minced Garlic
- 3/4 tsp. Dried Parsley
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to Medium mixing bowl, and whip using a mixer.
- Prep Ahead Tip: Transfer garlic butter to mason jar, and store in refrigerator up to 5 days, or wrap your butter up in plastic wrap in the shape of a log, then wrap again in foil and store in a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
- For Garlic Bread: horizontally slice loaf of French Bread and place on baking sheet, spread butter on each half using up entire amount, and bake at 350 degrees on center rack for 12 – 15 minutes, or until butter has melted and bread is crispy and golden brown.
Notes
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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Herbed butter is just dreamy. It turns ordinary dishes into extraordinary dishes. At the end of the summer, there are so many fresh herbs to use up but dried you can use all year around.
That’s so true… the possibilities of herb butter really are endless!
We LOVE garlic butter and garlic bread, so I’m printing this one out for my daughter as she’s always looking for quick and easy cooking tips, thank you, Heidi 🙂
That’s wonderful, Lisa… ENJOY!!
I love garlic bread with stews
I will certainly give this a try.
Hugs and blessings, Heidi
That’s wonderful, Veronica… ENJOY!
Interesting that Homemade Garlic Butter could reach 2 months….
thank you for recipe
You’re very welcome!
Glad you like Italian food.
I love garlic bread and spaghetti.
Oh I do LOVE Italian food! Visiting Rome was the tastiest vacation I’ve ever had! 🙂
Nothing beats garlic bread with spaghetti! Love this simple and tasty recipe that I must try this fall.
Thanks, Kathrine! I completely agree… spaghetti and garlic bread are the perfect match. ENJOY!
We love garlic especially with Italian food. Our garlic, like the one in the jar, comes in a tube just like toothpaste.
Oh that’s so interesting… garlic in a tube sounds fun to me! 🙂
I can see how this is the best garlic butter recipe — so simple to make, and yet amps up any bread! The perfect accompaniment for lasagna!
Thanks, Michelle… and I agree, it’s a must-have on lasagna night!
This sounds delicious! I love all things garlic, so I’ll definitely have to give this a try. This recipe is so easy and it’s great that it lasts so long in the freezer! Thank you for sharing Heidi!
You’re very welcome… ENJOY!!