Garlic Butter - Caramelized Roasted Garlic and Herb-Infused Butter

Name: Garlic Butter - Caramelized Roasted Garlic and Herb-Infused Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 pcs garlic head; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 pinch sea salt; 1 pinch pepper; 200 g butter; 2 pcs garlic; 2 tbsp parsley; 1 tbsp chive; 1 tsp thyme; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 pinch pepper

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Discover the sweet, caramelized flavor of garlic that transforms into a velvety paste after roasting. Combined with fresh herbs and delicate butter, it creates an unparalleled spread that can enhance everything from bread to meats and pasta.

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Garlic Butter - Caramelized Roasted Garlic and Herb-Infused Butter

Prep time 10 min

Cook time 50 min

Servings

🍳

Difficulty Medium

Category Bread, Sauces & dips, Side dishes

Occasion BBQ / Picnic, May Long Weekend

Ingredients

For the Roasted Garlic

2 pcs garlic head — preferably large, firm
2 tbsp olive oil
1 pinch sea salt
1 pinch pepper — freshly ground

For the Garlic Butter

200 g butter — softened
2 pcs garlic — at room temperature
2 tbsp parsley — from 2 heads
1 tbsp chive — finely chopped
1 tsp thyme — fresh
½ tsp salt — fresh
1 pinch pepper — to taste

Instructions

Pieczenie czosnku

1
Preheat the oven to 200 °C (top-bottom heat, no convection).
2
Remove the loose, papery outer layers from 2 heads of garlic, but leave the heads intact.
3
Using a sharp knife, cut off about 0.5 cm from the top of each head to expose the cloves.
4
Place the heads cut-side up on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle generously with olive oil (so that it soaks into the cloves), sprinkle with salt and pepper.
5
Loosely wrap in foil, creating sealed packets, and place in a heatproof dish or on a baking sheet.
6
Roast for 40-50 minutes, until the cloves are soft, golden, and caramelized — check with a fork from the center. If you want a darker color, open the foil for the last 5-10 minutes.
7
Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes, until the garlic is cool enough to handle. Squeeze the cloves out of their skins — they should pop out like a paste.

Robimy masło czosnkowe

1
Mash the roasted, squeezed garlic with a fork until smooth.
2
In a bowl, combine the softened butter with the garlic paste — preferably with a fork or spatula, until the mixture is uniform.
3
Add the chopped herbs (parsley, chives, thyme), salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4
Taste — season with salt or a few drops of lemon juice if you want a touch of freshness.
5
Transfer the butter to a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper, shape into a log (like a roulade), and twist the ends like a candy wrapper.
6
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, until firm. It stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 7 days, and in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

Tip: If you are preparing only 1 head of garlic or prefer to avoid aluminum foil, you can bake the garlic in a small, oven-safe dish with a lid. The result will be just as perfect.

Bonus - Quick Garlic Bread: Cut a baguette or other favorite bread lengthwise. Spread generously with the prepared garlic butter, then wrap in foil. Bake for 10 minutes at 180 °C, then unwrap the foil and bake for another 2-3 minutes to brown the bread.

Serving suggestions:

On toast, fresh bread, or a crispy baguette – this is a classic and perfect combination.
A pat of butter on hot steak or grilled chicken – the butter will melt, creating a delicious sauce.
A spoonful into hot pasta, replacing olive oil, combined with Parmesan cheese.
As an addition to baked potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Excellent with shrimp, various fish, and roasts straight from the oven.