Easy herb butter bombs
These easy herb butter bombs combine soft butter with minced garlic, chives, and parsley for a flavourful addition to any dish. Prepare them ahead of time and enjoy the convenience of ready-to-use, seasoned butter.
Cook time 0 min
Prep time 15 min
Ingredients:
1 cup butter2 garlic cloves
2 tbsp chives
1 tbsp fresh parsley
Instructions:
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature. If it isn't, leave it out for about 30 minutes or until it’s soft enough to merge easily with the other ingredients.
- Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely. You can use a garlic press for a finer mince or chop it by hand with a sharp knife.
- Finely chop the chives and fresh parsley. Make sure the pieces are small enough to blend well with the butter.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chives, and parsley.
- Use a fork or a spatula to mix everything thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
- Lay a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap on a flat surface.
- Scoop the herb butter mixture onto the paper, shaping it into a log or any preferred shape.
- Wrap the butter tightly in the paper or plastic wrap, twisting the ends to seal.
- Place the wrapped butter log in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or until it’s firm and easy to slice.
- Once the butter is firm, slice it into smaller, usable portions or "bombs."
- Store the herb butter bombs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Easy herb butter bombs FAQ:
Chill the herb butter bombs in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until they are firm enough to slice.
Yes, you can substitute dried herbs for fresh, but use about one-third of the amount since dried herbs are more concentrated.
Store leftover herb butter bombs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze them for up to 3 months.
You don’t need a specific pan size for shaping; simply use parchment paper or plastic wrap on a flat surface to shape and wrap the butter.
The butter bombs are done chilling when they are firm to the touch and hold their shape when sliced.
Nutrition Facts
24 ServingsCalories 70kcal
Protein 0.14g
Carbohydrates 0.14g
Fiber 0.04g
Sugar 0.08g
Fat 8g
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