Garlic Herb Butter is one of those secrets that makes everything better. This butter is rich and decadent, and most importantly, so easy!
If you love this recipe, you’ll definitely want to try my Cranberry Cheesecake Crescent Rolls or this easy Rosemary Butter Rolls.
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Why this Garlic Herb Butter Recipe is a Keeper
I love this recipe because it’s quick and easy, and is super delicious! This homemade butter with a bunch of herbs is so good, you’ll be adding it to your stash of easy recipes.
- Adaptable: The possibilities are endless! Feel free to experiment with different herbs, spices, and add-ins to create your own unique garlic herb butter.
- Easy Ingredients: It uses 5 common ingredients you often have on hand.
- Delicious Flavor: The dish tastes amazing on so many things and is a hit every time.
How Do I Use the Garlic Herb Butter?
This is a good quality butter! Try recipes to use garlic butter like grilled vegetables, any steak recipe, grilled chicken or on homemade bread slices.
Recipe Ingredients for this Compound Butter
You will need just a few super simple ingredients to make this herb garlic butter recipe. They’re all easy to find at the store, but you may even have some of the ingredients in your kitchen already.
- Heavy Cream: A good quality heavy cream makes all the difference. Quality ingredients, like heavy cream and fresh garlic, will result in the best, flavorful compound butter using fresh herbs.
- Fresh Herbs: Fresh finely chopped herbs help to elevate regular butter. Try garlic herb steak butter on homemade garlic bread.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Prep Ahead Suggestions to Make Garlic Butter
Preparing ingredients ahead of time can help to save you time and kitchen space when it comes to making this delicious garlic butter recipe!
- Make Ahead: You can make herb garlic butter a few days in advance and store it in the refrigerator. It’s best to make garlic herb butter for steaks within 2-3 days of using it to ensure the herbs retain their vibrant flavor.
Special Equipment Needed for Homemade Garlic Butter
Sometimes you need a specific piece of equipment/item to make a recipe just right. In this case, all you need is a mixer!
- Mixer: A stand mixer is best for this garlic herb butter for steak recipe, but it can also be done with a hand held mixer.
Pro Tip for Homemade Garlic Herb Butter
Soften the Butter: Take the butter out of the refrigerator and let it soften to room temperature. This makes it easier to blend with the other ingredients without overworking the butter, which can lead to a grainy texture.
How to Make Herb Garlic Butter
This recipe for garlic herb compound butter comes together in 3 quick and easy steps. It’s so easy to make and so good, it will quickly become one of your favorite recipes!
These are the basic steps for making Garlic Herb Butter. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Whisk Heavy Cream
Place the heavy cream in a stand mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes. Cream will start to whip and thicken. When thickened, increase the speed to high and mix for 5 minutes or until butter forms and separates from the buttermilk.
2. Strain Butter
Once butter is formed, strain from buttermilk using cheese cloth. Form the butter into a ball and drain the butter milk.
3. Add Herbs
Add butter, minced garlic, House Seasoning Blend, minced fresh thyme and minced fresh rosemary into the butter. Mix spices and butter together for 2 minutes.
Use it immediately or form into a log shape and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
How to Store and Freeze Flavorful Garlic Herb Butter
- Storing: Storing this recipe for garlic herb butter in an airtight container is best. If you are forming it into a log wrap in a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper, twist the ends and place it in the fridge until ready to use.
- Freezing: This compound butter recipe is great to freeze for up to 6 months. Freeze in pieces and just take out what you need.
Variations and Substitutions to Make Garlic Herb Butter
This garlic herb butter recipe is super easy to customize to make it your own! Try taking it to the next level by adding other ingredients and experimenting with flavors.
- Spicy Garlic Herb Butter: Incorporate red pepper flakes or a chopped jalapeño for a spicy kick.
- Truffle Garlic Herb Butter: Add truffle oil or truffle salt for a luxurious, earthy flavor.
- Asian-Inspired Garlic Herb Butter: Use ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil for a unique Asian twist.
Recipe Frequently asked Questions
Expert Tips for Making This Garlic and Herb Butter Recipe
- Add Heat: Do not be afraid to add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flake.
- Short Cut tip: Feel free to use store bough unsalted butter and use dried herbs.
- Variation: Organic ingredients can be used for a healthier option.
- Citrus Zing: A little lemon zest or juice adds a nice fresh burst of flavor to softened butter.
- Herbs: Experiment with different herbs like dill, fresh parsley or chives.
- Towel: Drape a towel over your stand mixer to cover the bowl and avoiding splashes.
- Buttermilk: You can either discard or use the butter milk to make recipes like buttermilk pancakes or Upside Down Strawberry Vanilla Cake.
Garlic Herb Butter
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons Garlic, minced
- 4 teaspoons House Seasoning Blend
- 4 teaspoons Fresh thyme, minced
- 2 teaspoons Fresh rosemary, minced
Instructions
- Place the heavy cream in a stand mixer and whisk on medium speed for 3 minutes. Cream will start to whip and thicken.
- Once thickened, increase the speed to high and whisk for 5 minutes out until butter form in the whisk and separates from the buttermilk. You’ll want to cover the bowl to avoid splashing.
- Once butter is formed strain away from buttermilk using cheese cloth. Form the butter into a ball and drain the butter milk. Discard or use the butter milk.
- Add butter, garlic, House Seasoning Blend, minced thyme and minced Rosemary back into the mixture; Mix together for 2 minutes.
- Use immediately or form into a log and refrigerate for 1-2 weeks.
Christina’s Notes
- Add Heat: Do not be afraid to add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flake.
- Short Cut tip: Feel free to use store bough unsalted butter and use dried herbs.
- Variation: Organic ingredients can be used for a healthier option.
- Citrus Zing: A little lemon zest or juice adds a nice fresh burst of flavor to softened butter.
- Herbs: Experiment with different herbs like dill, fresh parsley or chives.
- Towel: Drape a towel over your stand mixer to cover the bowl and avoiding splashes.
- Buttermilk: You can either discard or use the butter milk to make recipes like buttermilk pancakes or Upside Down Strawberry Vanilla Cake.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
If I using unsalted store bought butter, how much should I use relative to the other ingredients listed?
This recipe will yield two cups so thee same amount of store bought butter.
Such a simple recipe and a must for all of your holiday meals!
Thank you so much for sharing this delicious and really tasty garlic herb butter recipe! So easy to make as well! Highly recommended!