Italian Butter Recipe

Elevate your bread, potatoes, and veggies with this aromatic Italian Garlic Herb Butter! A simple yet flavorful recipe, this butter is infused with garlic, oregano, basil, and thyme. Perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight treat. Chill time included in prep time.

Prep Time 240 mins

Cook Time 240 mins

Calories 1640.8 kcal

Protein 5g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Italian Butter

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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How to Make Italian Butter

Mince 4 cloves of garlic. Finely chop 2 tablespoons of fresh oregano, 2 tablespoons of fresh basil, and 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme.
In a medium bowl, combine the minced garlic, chopped herbs, and 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper.
Add 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened unsalted butter to the bowl and beat with a mixer until the herbs and garlic are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
Place a large sheet of wax paper on a clean surface. Spread the herb butter mixture into a log shape (approximately 1 inch thick) onto the wax paper. Roll tightly into a log shape using the wax paper.
Wrap the butter log tightly in the wax paper, then wrap again in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
Let the butter sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes before serving to soften for easy spreading.