Description
Roasted Garlic Butter elevates simple ingredients into a luxurious spread that whispers gourmet comfort. Creamy, aromatic, and irresistibly rich, you’ll want to slather this golden treasure on everything from warm bread to grilled meats.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter and Garlic:
- ½ stick (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 10 cloves roasted garlic
Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 ¼ teaspoons lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to moderate temperature and prepare a small baking dish for roasting whole garlic head, ensuring the entire bulb remains intact.
- Slice off the top portion of the garlic head, exposing the individual cloves while keeping the root end connected, drizzle with olive oil to enhance caramelization.
- Wrap the prepared garlic bulb in aluminum foil, creating a sealed packet that will trap moisture and promote even roasting.
- Place the foil-wrapped garlic in the preheated oven and roast for approximately 35-40 minutes, until cloves become golden, soft, and easily squeezable.
- Remove roasted garlic from oven and allow to cool slightly, then gently squeeze the softened cloves directly into a mixing bowl, extracting the creamy, caramelized garlic.
- Mash the roasted garlic cloves using a fork, creating a smooth, fragrant paste that will infuse the butter with rich, mellow flavor.
- Add room temperature butter to the mashed garlic, incorporating fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, and rosemary for additional aromatic complexity.
- Sprinkle sea salt and grate fresh lemon zest into the mixture, stirring thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly and create a harmonious blend.
- Transfer the compound butter onto a piece of parchment paper, shaping it into a log or compact form for easy storage and slicing.
- Wrap the butter tightly, ensuring no air exposure, and refrigerate for up to one month or freeze for extended preservation of its vibrant flavors.
Notes
- Roast garlic slowly and carefully to prevent burning, which can make it bitter and unpleasant.
- Use room temperature butter for smoother blending and easier mixing with roasted garlic and herbs.
- Experiment with different herb combinations like adding basil or chives for unique flavor profiles.
- Spread this butter on warm bread, use as a cooking base for vegetables, or melt over grilled meats for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg