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CB's Garlic Herb Butter

delicious, easy to make, economical
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • 1 Chefs knife
  • 1 plastic cutting board
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 lb unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 or 7 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tsp dried parsley flakes
  • 1 tsp dried chives
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • salt, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cut cold butter into 1-inch cubes, set aside
  • In a small bowl, combine herbs, olive oil and salt, stir and set aside
  • using about a tablespoon amount at a time, with the back of the knife grind the garlic into a paste. add to herb bowl until complete, stir
  • with herb-garlic mix on the board, fold the butter into the mix, a few cubes at a time, until fully incorporated
  • place in plastic wrap and roll into a log or store in a airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Also freezes well.