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Garlic Basil Butter

With fresh basil and minced garlic, this Garlic Basil Butter is delicious on everything from garlic bread to baked potatoes, pasta, and more!
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Keyword garlic basil butter
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Servings 32 servings
Calories 102kcal
Author Ang Paris

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups salted butter room temperature
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 6-8 basil leaves finely chopped

Instructions

  • Add the butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Whip the butter until smooth and creamy.
    2 cups salted butter
  • Remove from the mixer and add the minced garlic and chopped basil. Use a spatula to fold the garlic and basil into the butter.
    2 cloves garlic, 6-8 basil leaves
  • 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 log. Refrigerate until firm before cutting into slices (about 1 hour).

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 359IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.01mg