Nat’s Always-Requested Garlic Butter Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 5 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 8 servings
Description:
This garlic butter recipe is a homemade delight that surpasses any store-bought alternative. A true indulgence for garlic enthusiasts, it’s so flavorful that even vampires might think twice! Plus, it’s freezer-friendly, allowing you to enjoy its savory goodness whenever the craving strikes.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup salted butter
- 4 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 8-10 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients needed for this recipe.
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Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened salted butter, dried parsley, fresh ground pepper, minced garlic cloves, salt, and sugar. Ensure that all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
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Incorporate Thoroughly: Stir the ingredients together until they form a smooth and well-blended garlic butter mixture.
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Immediate Use: Your garlic butter is now ready to use right away! Spread it on your favorite dishes for an instant flavor boost.
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Storage Options: If you’re not planning to use all the butter immediately, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to a couple of weeks. Alternatively, for longer-term storage, portion the butter into desired amounts and freeze them. Be sure to wrap the portions securely in plastic wrap or place them in ziplock bags to prevent odor transfer in the freezer.
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Versatile Applications: Nat’s Always-Requested Garlic Butter is incredibly versatile. It adds an extra layer of flavor to a variety of dishes, especially vegetables like asparagus and broccoli. Additionally, it’s perfect for making garlic toast or garlic bread, elevating simple dishes into gourmet delights.
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Storage Tips: Avoid storing the garlic butter in plastic containers or tupperware, as the strong garlic aroma can be challenging to remove from plastic surfaces.
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Calories: 416.9
- Fat Content: 46.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 29.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 122mg
- Sodium Content: 554.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 2.2g
- Fiber Content: 0.5g
- Sugar Content: 0.4g
- Protein Content: 1g
Recipe Notes:
- Ensure that the butter is softened before mixing to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Adjust the amount of garlic according to your preference for a milder or stronger garlic flavor.
- Frozen portions of garlic butter can be conveniently thawed as needed for future use.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor to your liking.
