Roasted Garlic Butter
Servings: 16 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 whole heads of garlic with the tops cut off
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Lay a medium square of aluminum foil out on a baking pan and place the garlic onto the foil. Drizzle the garlic with the olive oil and sprinkle it with salt.3 whole heads of garlic, 2 teaspoons olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Wrap up the garlic and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until the garlic is a light golden color.
- Let the garlic cool for 10 to 15 minutes then squeeze it out of the peels into a small bowl. Press and stir until it is fairly smooth.
- Use a hand mixer to whip the butter in a medium bowl. Add the garlic and continue to mix until combined. Stir in the chives then spread over toasted baguette or rolls if desired.1 cup butter, 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- See post for tips, FAQs, and storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 tablespoon of butter. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of Karla Rae Photography.
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Garlic Butter
Serving Size
1 tablespoon
Amount per Serving
Calories
107
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
31
mg
10
%
Sodium
128
mg
6
%
Potassium
7
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
0.2
g
0
%
Fiber
0.02
g
0
%
Sugar
0.02
g
0
%
Protein
0.2
g
0
%
Vitamin A
371
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
5
mg
1
%
Iron
0.02
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
