Garlic Basil Butter

Garlic Basil Butter adds a big flavor and dresses up any meal. It’s easy to make, and oh-so-very good!

If you loved my Cowboy Butter for Steak, you have to try this.

If you like making your own compound butters, you’re going to love this recipe. With fresh minced garlic and basil, it’s got so much great flavor.  And let me just tell you that it makes THE. MOST. AMAZING. GARLIC BREAD. EVER.  For real, folks, ah-mazing.

If you love Flavored Butter, you have to try this easy recipe! It makes any meal restaurant-worthy in just minutes!

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make your own Garlic Basil Butter:

• salted butter
• cloves garlic
• fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. Add the butter to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Whip the butter until smooth and creamy.
2. Remove from the mixer and add the minced garlic and chopped basil.   Use a spatula to fold the garlic and basil into the butter.
3. Spread the butter mixture onto a piece of parchment paper about 4 inches long, by 2 inches wide. Roll the butter up in the parchment paper to make a long. Refrigerate until firm before cutting into slices.

(Alternatively, you can also transfer the Garlic Basil Compound Butter into an airtight container such as a mason jar).

Equipment

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• Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
• Rubber Spatula
• Parchment Paper

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Serving Suggestions

Try this butter on our air fryer corn on the cob – it’s so good! In fact, this butter is delicious you’ll want to put it on pasta, baked potatoes, risotto and so much more! It’s also delicious on crispy smashed potatoes.

If you want to get a little fancy, check out these butter rosettes.

Variations

A little bit of freshly ground black pepper or 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese would be a great way to add even more flavor.

Similar Recipes

• Tomato Basil Compound Butter is my favorite for quick pasta dishes.
• For garlic lovers, try this Rosemary Garlic Butter.
• Cranberry Butter makes a great addition to your holiday dishes.
• My Cowboy Butter, adapted from The Pioneer Woman, is a reader favorite!
• Simple Dill Compound Butter is great for seafood dishes especially!
• No brunch spread is complete without this Maple Bacon Butter!
• Add a garlicky kick to any recipe with my Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce.
• If you love Benihana Butter, you can make it at home with a few easy ingredients!

Ok, so I’m a little obsessed with making these flavorful DIY ‘condiments.’  I’ve been making my own compound butters like this for years.  They add so much flavor to your dishes (like my Petite Sirloin).

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Or, you can use them to make a butter board (have you seen the TikTok trend??) It’s a fun addition to any dinner party.

They’re especially nice when you’re having company, because they look so fancy. But, I promise you, these are very easy to make! And as a bonus, they’re a great way to use up extra fresh herbs.  These compound butters will last in the refrigerator for several months.

This recipe was originally published on Kids Activities Blog.