Garlic Parmesan Butter
A simple compound butter made with softened unsalted butter, garlic, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning — perfect for spreading on bread or topping vegetables and meats.
Equipment
- Medium Bowl
- Spoon
- Rubber spatula
- Serving dish
- Airtight Container
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 Tbsp dried parsley
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Instructions
- Put 1 cup softened unsalted butter in a medium-sized bowl (butter should be soft enough to press with a finger, about room temperature).
- Add 1 Tbsp dried parsley, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl.
- Using a spoon or rubber spatula, stir and press the mixture together until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the butter is smooth and uniform in texture, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
- Transfer the garlic Parmesan butter to a serving dish or an airtight container.
- Use immediately or refrigerate to firm (chill until the butter reaches your preferred consistency).