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Garlic Herb Compound Butter

This homemade garlic herb compound butter combines traditional butter with fresh herbs and savory garlic to elevate your dishes beautifully.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 pats
Course: Condiment, Side
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Butter and Herbs
  • 1 stick stick of butter (at room temperature) Ensure it's soft for easier mixing.
  • ⅓ cup finely grated parmesan cheese Can substitute with nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, add one stick of room-temperature butter. Ensure it’s soft to make mixing easier. Slicing the butter into smaller pieces can help it cream faster.
  2. Add the finely grated parmesan cheese, chopped chives, tarragon, thyme, minced garlic, salt, and pepper into the bowl with the butter. Mix everything together with a fork or spatula until the ingredients are fully combined and you achieve a cohesive texture.
  3. Once mixed, transfer the compound butter onto a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Shape the mixture into a log, aiming for a diameter of about 1¼ inches.
  4. After forming the log, wrap it tightly, sealing the ends well. Refrigerate the butter until firm, which should take about an hour.
  5. Once solid, remove the butter from the refrigerator. Slice it into ten equal pats using a sharp knife.
  6. Store the slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze them for up to 12 months.

Notes

Garlic herb compound butter is wonderfully versatile. It pairs well with grilled steak, steamed vegetables, and pasta dishes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freeze for longer storage.