How to Make Roasted Garlic Butter
Servings: 16 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 whole bulbs of garlic with the tops cut off
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Slice horizontally across the top of each garlic head to expose the cloves, keeping the heads intact. Place the garlic on the foil, drizzle the exposed cloves with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.3 whole bulbs of garlic, 2 teaspoons olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Seal the garlic tightly inside the foil. Roast for 30 to 40 minutes, until the cloves are light golden brown, soft, and easily spreadable.
- Allow the garlic to cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Hold each head by the uncut end and gently squeeze the roasted cloves into a small bowl.
- Mash the garlic with a fork or spoon until mostly smooth with no large pieces remaining.
- Whip the softened butter in a medium bowl with a hand mixer. Add the mashed garlic and mix until fully combined, then stir in the chives.1 cup butter, 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- Serve the roasted garlic butter with toasted baguette or rolls, spread it over baked potatoes, or melt it over roasted vegetables.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 tablespoon of butter. Actual calories will vary.
- Store leftover butter in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
How to Make Roasted Garlic Butter
Serving Size
1 tablespoon
Amount per Serving
Calories
107
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
35
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
31
mg
10
%
Sodium
128
mg
5
%
Potassium
7
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
0.2
g
0
%
Fiber
0.02
g
0
%
Sugar
0.02
g
0
%
Protein
0.2
g
0
%
Vitamin A
371
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
5
mg
1
%
Iron
0.02
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
