Garlic Herb Butter

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This Garlic Herb Butter recipe is simple, versatile, and absolutely irresistible. With just a few ingredients and a couple of minutes, you can whip up a creamy, savory butter that elevates any meal. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or just want to make your weeknight cooking feel a little more special, this recipe is one you’ll come back to again and again.

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There’s something magical about the way butter transforms when it’s infused with fresh herbs and fragrant garlic. It becomes more than just a spread—it’s a flavor-packed secret weapon for everything from crusty bread to sizzling steaks.

As a homeschooling mama of 5, I know that one of the greatest struggles is not just “doing school” with my kiddos, but what to feed them throughout the day! So I am starting a new section on my blog all about recipes! I hope to get several homemade seasonings and flavored butters up first, and then build into my main meals, snacks and desserts!

This garlic herb butter is one of my family’s favorites to use on my freshly milled sourdough bread! It’s such a simple recipe, but it’s now I have found to be great for snacking, to bring to a get together or to put out for a special holiday or event! I have been asked many times for this recipe, so here it is!

Ingredients Needed

For this delicious garlic herb butter, you only need a few ingredients that I usually keep on hand in my kitchen at all times. Just in case you need to make a trip to the store, here is what you need for this quick, easy, and delicious recipe.

1. Butter
2. Garlic
3. Parsely
4. Thyme
5. Salt
6. Pepper

Equipment Needed

For this garlic herb butter, you really don’t need any special equipment. I used a garlic press, but could have used a knife to dice it.

• A small bowl
• A fork
• A garlic press or a knife

Making the Garlic Herb Butter Recipe

Health Benefits of Butter

Before we get any further, I do want to say that butter gets a bad reputation, but it is actually healthy for you when you purchase real grass-fed butter! Healthline.com has a whole article about the health benefits of real butter!

My main takeaways from the article are:

1. Grass-fed butter is made from the milk of cows that graze on pasture or are fed fresh grass.
2. Grass-fed butter is higher in many nutrients than butter from cows fed processed, grain-based feeds or conserved grass.
3. Butter is a rich source of several vitamins — especially fat-soluble ones.
4. The following vitamins are found in high amounts in butter:
   • Vitamin A. It’s the most abundant vitamin in butter. One tablespoon (14 grams) provides about 11% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) (2Trusted Source).
   • Vitamin D. Butter is a good source of vitamin D.
   • Vitamin E. A powerful antioxidant, vitamin E is often found in fatty foods.
   • Vitamin B12. Also called cobalamin, vitamin B12 is only found in foods of animal or bacterial origin, such as eggs, meat, dairy products, and fermented food.
   • Vitamin K2. A form of vitamin K, this vitamin — also called menaquinone — may protect against heart disease and osteoporosis (13Trusted Source, 14Trusted Source, 15Trusted Source).

Uses for Garlic Herb Butter

You might be thinking this is a great idea for a slice of warm bread, but what else could I do with this? Why would I want to make this? Because it’s really versatile! Below is a list of a variety of ways to use garlic herb butter!

Breads & Appetizers

• Spread on warm baguettes, dinner rolls, or toast for an instant upgrade.
• Use as a base for garlic bread—just slather and bake until golden.
• Melt over freshly popped popcorn for a savory twist.
• Toss with roasted nuts for a flavorful snack.

Pasta & Grains

• Stir into hot pasta as a quick sauce alternative.
• Mix with cooked rice, quinoa, or couscous for extra flavor.
• Add a dollop to risotto for a rich, creamy finish.

Meats & Seafood

• Melt over grilled steak, chicken, or pork chops right before serving.
• Spread on roast turkey or chicken under the skin for juicy, flavorful meat.
• Use to baste shrimp, scallops, or fish fillets while cooking.
• Finish off burgers with a pat for an indulgent touch.

Vegetables

• Toss with roasted or steamed vegetables like broccoli, carrots, or green beans.
• Brush on corn on the cob for a buttery, herby glaze.
• Drizzle over baked potatoes or mashed potatoes for extra richness.

Breakfast & Brunch

• Melt onto scrambled eggs or omelets.
• Spread on English muffins or bagels.
• Use to fry hash browns or breakfast potatoes for a garlicky crisp.

How ever you use this yummy butter be sure to let me know in the comments below! Or tag us in your next social media post @HomeSchoolFreebiesandGiveaways