Now you can create your own homemade garlic butter with a few simple ingredients such as butter, oregano, basil, and garlic of course! Try this garlic spread recipe as butter on your bread or spread and toast!
We all have that thing we are addicted to when it comes to our diet. For some people, it’s French Fries, Chocolate Chip Cookies, or in my case, all of the above. For the most part, I can step away from just about anything except bread. Especially warm bread with butter or with this garlic spread in particular. Not sandwich bread, but freshly baked French Bread and butter is my weakness. Especially if there is a good soup or something to dip it into.
I also love having some good bread with any Italian dish because I like to run the bread behind the sauce. Man o man, that is a good time. I can sense that you might feel the same way I do. Therefore, I have done you a favor. I made it so you can have bread all the time that is good and yummy by sharing with you this awesome homemade garlic spread recipe. All you have to do is go to your favorite bakery, buy a fresh loaf of French or Italian bread (or make it), make this garlic spread recipe, and we can be happy with bread together…forever!
What are the ingredients in the garlic spread?
The ingredients in this garlic spread recipe are quite simple and straightforward. This recipe requires:
- Butter
- Garlic Cloves
- Parmesan Cheese
- Basil
- Oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
That’s it, all you need is a food processor!
You will simply add the butter, garlic, parmesan cheese, and basil. Pulse all of the ingredients together for a few seconds and it will become one delicious butter that is perfect for spreading on your bread it’s even a good garlic spread for sandwiches and can be used to add flavor to your pasta!
This garlic spread recipe is also very versatile. You can change the herbs if you would like and you can change the type of cheese you add as well! Instead of using Parmesan, you can use white cheddar, goat cheese, or Gruyere. As far as herbs, you can exchange the basil for rosemary, oregano, thyme, or tarragon. Whatever is going to make this garlic spread perfect for your taste buds, you can try it in this recipe.
Dish ideas for this garlic spread
There are many ways you can use this delicious garlic butter recipe in your dishes. Here are some ideas for using this condiment:
- Add to roasted potatoes
- Sauteed vegetables
- Cooked Pasta
- Homemade Garlic Bread
- Cooked Steak
- Baked Chicken
Commonly Asked Questions
Yes. In fact, if you roast the garlic before using this recipe, you will have a better/ more pronounced garlic flavor as opposed to using fresh garlic.
Yes. I placed dollops of the butter in individual ice cubes in trays, allow them to freeze, remove them from the trays and place them in a freezer bag. Remove the butter from the freezer and sit at room temperature before using it.
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Homemade Garlic Spread
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
Homemade Garlic Spread Recipe made with garlic, fresh herbs, and Parmesan cheese. Spread this butter on your favorite bread and toast!
Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1/2 c. parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp. fresh oregano
- 1 tbsp fresh basil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Italian or French Bread for spreading
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse to mince the garlic, oregano, and basil. Add the butter, cheese, salt, and pepper and blend until smoothed together. Spread on desired bread and place in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 12 minutes and enjoy. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pulse
- Cuisine: American
Yummy! Thank you very much for sharing.
This sounds wonderful and I think it will be great for gift giving this holiday season. I just have one question, I see that the oregano is fresh but it doesn’t indicate fresh for the basil so I am assuming the measurement of 1 tablespoon is for dried basil, am I correct? Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for bringing that to my attention. The basil should also be fresh.
Can’t wait to try this! How long do you think it will last in the fridge?
Without testing, I would see, a month. It’s butter so it shud be fine.
This looks so good!! If you can’t get the fresh oregano & basil…could you use the dried?
Thank you
You could but it may not taste as robust as if you were to use fresh herbs.
Sounds yummy! I share your love of garlic bread, and can’t wait to make this. Question: Can it be frozen?
I don’t see why not. I have never frozen butte before so I can’t say what the outcome would be.
How long will this keep in the fridge?
I’ve kept it for a month before and it was fine.
Can you freeze butter?
You sure can!
Outstanding! Easy to make and easy to use. If I have odd bits of different cheeses, I throw them into the mix as well. Cheddar, swiss, gruyere, romano…it uses up the cheese and adds a different component to the spread. Great recipe…so glad to have found it!