Homemade Garlic Butter Recipe - The Carefree Kitchen (2024)

By Jill Baird · Published November 29, 2023 · Updated February 1, 2024 · 19 Comments

This amazing homemade Garlic Butter recipe is creamy, delicious, and perfect for making garlic bread, sautéing vegetables, or giving your steak an extra burst of flavor. It only takes about 10 minutes to throw together and holds up great in the fridge.

Garlic butter is a versatile and mouthwatering addition to any meal. This easy-to-follow recipe for homemade garlic butter, using garlic powder for an added burst of flavor, will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. I'll also show you how to make the most amazing garlic bread!

If you're looking for ways to use this garlic butter recipe, be sure to try it on Breadsticks, Homemade Rolls, or on a Pan Seared Steak. Wowza!

Homemade Garlic Butter Recipe

Garlic Butter Spread is a quick, easy, all-purpose condiment. I love having a jar of Garlic Butter in the fridge at all times because it makes dinner time so much easier!

Adding just a couple of teaspoons to pan-seared steak, chicken or sauteed veggies adds so much flavor. It also makes it super easy to have the most amazing homemade garlic bread any time you want.

Homemade Garlic Bread Video Tutorial

To make the most delicious homemade garlic bread, simply spread a thin layer of Garlic Butter onto sliced French bread before broiling. It tastes great if you add a little extra Parmesan cheese, too. Easy peasy!

Or, try spreading melted Garlic Butter on Parker House Rolls, Quick Rolls, Cheesy Breadsticks, Homemade French Bread, or even our Homemade White Bread.

Homemade Garlic Butter Ingredients

• Butter - salted butter tastes great for this recipe, but if you are watching your salt intake, you can use unsalted. Be sure it is at room temperature so that it will be easy to whip.
• Olive Oil - this adds a lot of richness and authentic Italian flavor to the garlic spread. I prefer an extra virgin olive oil but any will do.
• Parmesan Cheese - Finely grated Parmesan cheese works best for this recipe.
• Dried Parsley - unless you plan to use all of the butter immediately, we suggest using dried parsley.
• Garlic Powder - 100% pure garlic powder tastes best.

How to Make Garlic Butter

1. Whip the butter. Add room temperature butter to the bowl of a stand mixer and whip using the whisk attachment until light and fluffy.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients. Slowly add the olive oil while continuing to mix the butter on low. Once it is completely incorporated, add the cheese, parsley and garlic powder and mix until well combined.
3. Use or store. Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 months. Enjoy!

How to Make the Best Garlic Bread Recipe

1. Slice French bread into 1" thick slices.
2. Add your homemade garlic spread onto the bread.
3. Broil on low in the oven until the garlic bread is golden brown and bubbly. This will melt the parmesan cheese in the garlic spread for bread.

Frequently Asked Questions

Garlic Butter Recipe Tips and Tricks

• Make it easy on yourself and use room temperature butter! If you forget to pull it out ahead of time, just transfer to a microwave-safe container and heat it for about 10 seconds at a time just until soft.
• You can use Parmesan powder, shredded Parmesan, or even a mix of both. The important part is the flavor!
• If you plan to use all of the Garlic Butter right away, you can definitely use fresh parsley. However, it holds best in the fridge if you use dried parsley and I actually prefer the flavor in this recipe.

Storing Homemade Garlic Spread

• Storing- Transfer any unused Garlic Butter to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
• Freeze- You can also freeze any leftover Garlic Butter for up to 6 months, transferring to the fridge overnight to thaw.
• Uses-Spread on sliced french bread and toast under a broiler, add a spoonful to steamed veggies, top a pan seared steak, use as a dip for breadsticks . This makes an amazing garlic butter for bread too.

Here are more of our favorite condiments and spreads!

• Easy Alfredo Sauce
• Fresh Salsa
• Easy Guacamole
• Marinara with Fresh Tomatoes
• Honey Butter
• More Sauces and Condiments

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• Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breast
• Fresh Tomatoes Marinara Sauce
• Cheesy Breadstick Recipe
• Artichoke Dip
• Pizza Monkey Bread
• Cheese Bread
• More Bread Recipes
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This delicious and creamy homemade Garlic Butter is perfect for making garlic bread, sautéing vegetables or to give your steak a burst of flavor. It's possibly the most quick and easy all-purpose condiment that you will find.

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