Garlic Parmesan Basil Butter Spread

a small dish of Garlic Basil Parmesan Butter spread with bread next to it.

Garlic Parmesan Basil Butter Spread

This butter spread is great on breadsticks, garlic knots and fresh baked bread. Add this butter to baked potatoes or top of a fresh grilled steak. It’s creamy and seasoned perfectly.

Makes 1/2 cup butter spread (perfect for one loaf of French bread)

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings Servings (about 1 tablespoon each)

Calories 109kcal

Author Beth, The Butcher’s Wife

Ingredients

1/2 cup Salted butter (or one stick), softened *unsalted butter works too
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese see note
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dried basil leaves optional

Instructions

Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature. Put it in a small dish and add in the other ingredients.
Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated. Adjust the seasonings/spices to your liking.
Store this butter spread in the fridge like you would any other butter.

Notes

This recipe can easily be adapted to suit your personal taste. I love basil in this butter spread, the flavor is not too overpowering (that is why I use dried basil instead of fresh) but you can leave it out or use less.
The garlic powder and garlic salt can easily be adapted to your personal taste as well. I use both, one for the added salt and the other for the stronger garlic profile.
I use the bottled grated parmesan cheese just because it mixes in so well with the other ingredients. It is certainly yummy to use a fresh block and grate it, but in my opinion it is not needed and doesn't ruin the flavor.
This can be kept in the fridge in an air tight container for many weeks (if its not air tight container your entire fridge may smell a little garlicky), but I promise it won't last that long!
To make the garlic bread you see pictured, just cut a loaf of French bread lengthwise, butter the bread on both sides (this recipe is the exact amount needed). Then bake in the oven (right on oven rack) at 400 degrees to desired crispness. If you like your garlic bread softer and chewier, after buttering, put the loaf back together and then wrap up tightly in aluminum foil (I like heavy duty). Make sure the foil is tightly sealed so the heat stays in. Cook in oven (right on the rack) at 400 degrees until butter is melted- about 8-10 minutes. You can also cook it either way on a heated grill.

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