Garlic Butter

Ingredients
  • 1/4 C (1/2 stick) salted butter, softened
  • 1–2 large garlic cloves, crushed and minced
  • 1/4–1/2 C chopped parsley, optional

Roasted garlic butter: Replace garlic with roasted garlic (4–6 cloves). Roasted garlic is sweet and will be less garlicky than fresh garlic

Instructions
  1. Using a whisk, beat softened butter until smooth
  2. Blend in garlic until incorporated (~1 min)

If making garlic bread, spread the garlic butter on French or Italian bread before baking. To use on steak, seafood, fish, or vegetables, place a dollop on top of the cooked dish. Otherwise, transfer the butter to a ramekin and refrigerate, or form it into logs using parchment paper or plastic wrap. Serve and enjoy.