Best 7 Garlic Butter Topping Recipes

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Garlic butter is a versatile and easy-to-make topping that can be used to enhance the flavor of a variety of dishes. It can be used on vegetables, pasta, seafood, chicken, steak, and more. Whether you're looking for a simple roasted garlic butter sauce or a more complex compound butter, there's a recipe out there for you. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and flavorful garlic butter topping that will take your dishes to the next level.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE I



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A rich, buttery sauce for pasta with herbs and garlic. Great with grated Parmesan or Romano cheese. Try serving it over your favorite pasta. Easy to double or triple.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Vegetarian

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

⅓ cup butter
1 clove crushed garlic
¼ tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan melt butter, add garlic and saute until cooked. Add dried oregano and dried basil and stir until heated through.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 162.7 mg, Fat 61.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 39 g, Sodium 437.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

GARLIC BUTTER TOPPING



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"My mother gave me this microwave recipe several years ago," writes Marla Pinson from Granbury, Texas. "It's easy and so tasty even my kids eat their veggies with this on them!" Also try the garlic-flavored topping over bread as a yummy change of pace or substitute garlic salt for garlic powder for a bit more flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
GARLIC BREAD:
4 hoagie buns, split
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
VEGETABLES:
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
3 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1 to 2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, garlic powder and thyme. Cover and microwave on high until butter is melted. Yield: 3 tablespoons., For garlic bread: Brush butter topping over cut sides of buns. Place cut side down on grill. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 1 minute or until toasted. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 4 servings., For vegetables: Place broccoli, cauliflower and water in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Drizzle with butter topping; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Cook, uncovered, on high for 30 seconds or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

GARLIC-BUTTER STEAK



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This quick-and-easy skillet entree is definitely restaurant-quality and sure to become a staple at your house, too! -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 beef flat iron steak or boneless top sirloin steak (3/4 pound)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Mix 1 tablespoon butter with parsley, garlic and soy sauce., Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat remaining butter over medium heat. Add steak; cook until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 4-7 minutes per side. Serve with garlic butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 337mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein.

ROASTED GARLIC BUTTER



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Use this flavorful butter to keep turkey burgers moist or as a substitute for regular butter or steamed vegetables, baked potatoes, or toasted baguette slices,

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Vegetables

Yield Makes 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 medium cloves garlic, unpeeled
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place garlic cloves in a small baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil, and bake until cloves are soft and fragrant, about 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Place butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; add garlic and remaining salt and pepper. Beat until well combined. Scrape butter onto a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape into a log; freeze until firm, about 20 minutes. It can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

GARLIC BUTTER



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Sometimes the basics are the best! I've used this simple recipe for years to make garlic bread, and any leftovers go great on barbequed steaks, pasta, rice or potatoes. You can use any butter or margarine you like. Also, fresh or minced garlic in a jar works well. Adjust the amount of garlic to your taste.

Provided by Denyse

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Compound Butter Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground paprika

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic and parmesan cheese. Season with garlic salt, Italian seasoning, pepper and paprika. Mix until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.5 g, Cholesterol 31.9 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 445.5 mg

EASY ROASTED GARLIC BUTTER



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Make and share this Easy Roasted Garlic Butter recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dividend

Categories     Spreads

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 bulb of garlic
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 lb butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Cut about a half inch off the top of the garlic bulb.
  • Place the bulb in a small baking dish. Drizzle the top with the olive oil.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil, and bake for 1 hour.
  • Set the butter out to soften as you put the garlic in the oven.
  • When the garlic is done, let it cool enough to handle. You should be able to just squeeze the cloves out of the husk.
  • Put the softened butter and the garlic cloves in a mixing bowl, and mix together until thoroughly integrated.
  • To store, scrape the mixture onto a piece of parchment or wax paper, roll into a fat, sausage shaped log, and the twist the ends shut.

GARLIC BUTTER



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Rustle up some garlic butter to make garlic bread, slather on pizza bases or serve with dough balls. You can add parsley, if you like

Provided by Anna Glover

Categories     Condiment

Time 5m

Yield Makes 100g

Number Of Ingredients 3

100g butter , softened
1 garlic clove , crushed
2 tsp finely chopped parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Stir the butter, garlic and parsley, if using, together in a small bowl. Season with a little salt (only if using unsalted butter) and black pepper. If the butter is too cold to mix, warm the ingredients in a small pan until melted and combined, then leave to cool. Will keep for up to one week in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter. This will allow you to control the amount of salt in the topping, and prevent it from becoming too salty.
  • Use fresh garlic. Fresh garlic has a more intense flavor than garlic powder or granulated garlic, and it will give the topping a more vibrant flavor.
  • Use a microplane grater to mince the garlic. This will create a fine, even mince that will distribute evenly throughout the topping.
  • Use a combination of fresh herbs. Fresh herbs, such as parsley, thyme, and rosemary, will add a bright, herbaceous flavor to the topping.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. A good quality olive oil will have a fruity, flavorful taste that will complement the other ingredients in the topping.
  • Be careful not to overcook the garlic. Overcooked garlic will be bitter and unpleasant. Cook the garlic just until it is fragrant and golden brown.

Conclusion:

Garlic butter is a versatile topping that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is a quick and easy way to add flavor and richness to your favorite foods. Whether you are using it on grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or pasta, garlic butter is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a way to elevate your dish, try adding some garlic butter. You won't be disappointed.

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