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Rosemary garlic thyme herb butter with fresh herbs and garlic

Rosemary Garlic Herb Butter

This homemade Rosemary Garlic Herb Butter combines creamy salted butter with fresh rosemary, thyme, garlic, and black pepper for a rich, savory flavor. This easy herb-infused compound butter is perfect for spreading on warm bread or melting over steak, chicken, potatoes, corn, and vegetables.

Cook Time

Servings

Difficulty

0

24 tablespoons

Easy

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients

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Directions

  • Soften the Butter
    Let the butter sit at room temperature until soft enough to mix easily, but not melted.

  • Prepare the Herbs
    Remove the thyme leaves from the stems. Finely chop the rosemary and thyme so the herbs distribute evenly throughout the butter.

  • Prepare the Garlic
    Finely mince or grate the garlic cloves.

  • Mix the Herb Butter
    Add the softened butter, rosemary, thyme, garlic, and black pepper to a medium bowl. Mix until the herbs, garlic, and pepper are evenly distributed throughout the butter.

  • Shape the Butter
    Spoon the herb butter onto a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape it into a log, then roll it tightly and twist the ends to seal.

  • Chill Until Firm
    Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm enough to slice.

  • Serve
    Slice or soften as needed and serve on warm bread, steak, chicken, potatoes, corn, or vegetables.

RECIPE TIPS​​

  • For the best flavor and texture, chop the fresh rosemary and thyme very finely so the herbs distribute evenly throughout the butter. Let the finished herb butter chill for at least an hour before slicing, and for even deeper flavor, make it a day ahead so the rosemary, garlic, and thyme have time to infuse the butter.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I use dried rosemary and thyme instead of fresh herbs?

    Yes. Use 2 teaspoons dried rosemary in place of the fresh rosemary and ½ teaspoon dried thyme in place of the fresh thyme. Crush the dried herbs slightly between your fingers before adding them to help release their flavor.
     

  • How long does rosemary garlic herb butter last in the refrigerator?

    Store it tightly wrapped or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
     

  • Can I freeze rosemary garlic herb butter?

    Yes. Wrap the butter log tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
     

  • What can I use rosemary garlic herb butter on?

    It's delicious melted over steak, chicken, pork chops, potatoes, corn, roasted vegetables, pasta, or rice. You can also spread it over warm bread, rolls, or garlic toast.
     

  • What is the difference between herb butter and compound butter?

    Compound butter is softened butter mixed with ingredients such as herbs, garlic, spices, or seasonings. This rosemary garlic herb butter is an herb-infused compound butter made with rosemary, thyme, garlic, and black pepper.

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□ 3 sticks (1½ cups) salted butter, softened
□ 1 sprig fresh rosemary, very finely chopped (or 2 tsp dried rosemary)
□ 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed and finely chopped (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
□ 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
□ 1 tsp black pepper

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