🧄 Creamy Garlic Herb Butter Spread
🥄 Ingredients:
1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
2–3 cloves garlic, minced very finely
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional but delicious)
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for freshness)
👩🍳 Instructions:
Soften the butter
Let butter sit at room temperature until very soft (but not melted).
Mix everything together
In a bowl, combine butter, garlic, herbs, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Whip until fluffy
Use a spoon or hand mixer to whip until light and creamy.
Chill (optional)
Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes to firm up slightly, or use immediately.
🍞 How to Use:
Spread on warm toast or baguette
Melt over grilled steak or chicken
Toss with hot pasta
Spread on corn on the cob
Use for garlic bread (spread on bread and bake at 180°C / 350°F for 10 minutes)
If you’d like, I can also give you:
🧈 A whipped restaurant-style version
🌶️ A spicy chili version
🧀 A cream cheese herb spread version
Just tell me which one you want 😊
