Homemade Garlic Rosemary Butter You’ll Want on Everything

Few flavor combinations are as timeless as garlic and rosemary.

The rich, creamy butter pairs perfectly with fragrant rosemary and savory garlic, creating a compound butter that’s just as delicious on fresh bread as it is melted over steak, roasted potatoes, or grilled vegetables.

If you grow rosemary in your garden, this recipe is a wonderful way to enjoy it year-round.

Rosemary is one of those herbs that can quickly outgrow its space, and making herb butter is an easy way to preserve its fresh flavor.

Simply make a batch, roll it into a log, and keep it in the refrigerator or freezer so it’s always ready when you need it.

Garlic rosemary butter is one of the most versatile compound butters you can make.

Spread it on warm French bread, melt it over baked potatoes, toss it with roasted vegetables, or add a slice to grilled chicken, pork chops, or steak just before serving.

It’s also delicious brushed over homemade rolls or melted into pasta for an easy weeknight meal.

Homemade Garlic Rosemary Butter Recipe

This easy herb butter takes just a few minutes to prepare and keeps well in both the refrigerator and freezer.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

1. Allow the butter to soften until easily spreadable.
2. Finely mince the rosemary leaves and garlic.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, rosemary, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice, if using.
4. Stir until everything is evenly incorporated.
5. Spoon the butter onto a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap and roll into a log. Twist the ends to seal.
6. Refrigerate for at least one hour before slicing and serving.

Ways to Use Garlic Rosemary Butter

This flavorful butter is delicious on:

• Warm artisan bread and dinner rolls
• Grilled steak
• Chicken breasts or thighs
• Pork chops
• Salmon
• Baked or mashed potatoes
• Roasted carrots, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, or green beans
• Corn on the cob
• Pasta
• Homemade garlic bread

Storage

Store garlic rosemary butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

To freeze, wrap the butter log tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to three months. Slice off individual portions whenever you need them.

Tips for the Best Garlic Rosemary Butter

• Fresh rosemary has the best flavor and texture.
• Mince the rosemary very finely so it blends evenly into the butter.
• Fresh garlic gives the richest flavor, but roasted garlic can be substituted for a milder, sweeter taste.
• Unsalted butter lets you control the seasoning.
• A splash of lemon juice brightens the herbs without overpowering them.
• Make several logs at once and freeze them for easy meals throughout the year.

If you enjoy homemade herb butters, don’t miss my Chive Butter, which is perfect on potatoes and vegetables.

Dill Butter and garlic parsley butter are delicious with seafood and roasted potatoes, while Lavender Honey Butter adds a sweet floral touch to biscuits, muffins, pancakes, and scones.

Homemade compound butters are one of the easiest ways to elevate everyday cooking.

With just a handful of fresh ingredients, you can create restaurant-quality flavor in minutes while making the most of the herbs growing in your own garden.

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