Roasted Garlic Butter Recipe

This Roasted Garlic Butter Recipe blends slow-roasted caramelized garlic with soft, creamy butter to create a luxurious spread perfect for bread, steaks, vegetables, pasta, and everyday cooking.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Resting Time 5

Total Time 1

Servings: 8

Course: Sauces

Cuisine: American, European

Calories: 90

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

2 whole garlic bulbs
1 tbsp olive oil
Pinch of salt
1 cup unsalted butter softened
1 tbsp chopped parsley optional
½ tsp lemon zest optional
¼ tsp black pepper optional

Equipment

Baking dish or small baking tray
Aluminum foil
Knife
Mixing bowl
Spoon or spatula

Method

Slice the tops off the garlic bulbs to expose the cloves, drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of salt, then wrap tightly in foil and roast at 400°F (205°C) for 40-45 minutes until soft, golden, and caramelized.
Allow roasted garlic to cool slightly, then squeeze the cloves from the skins into a mixing bowl to release the sweet, buttery garlic paste.
Add softened butter, parsley, lemon zest, pepper, and salt to the bowl, then mash and fold the mixture until smooth, creamy, and fully blended.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more garlic, salt, herbs, or lemon depending on your desired flavor intensity.
Transfer the garlic butter to a jar or roll it into a log using parchment paper, then chill to firm up or serve immediately for warm dishes and spreads.

Notes

For deeper flavor, roast the garlic slightly longer until cloves turn deeply golden and jammy.
Use salted butter if you prefer a more savory punch.
Spread on bread, melt over steak, stir into pasta, or toss with vegetables for instant gourmet flavor.
Try serving alongside refreshing sides like Cucumbers and Onions in Vinegar for balance.
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Freeze extra garlic butter in small portions for easy use in future meals.