Homemade Garlic Butter
My homemade garlic butter is made with only 3 simple ingredients. It’s super easy to make and tastes so much better than any you’ll get at a restaurant! Not to mention it’s better for you. I came up with this recipe while trying to save money when ordering out pizza. Instead of buying a cup of garlic butter, I developed this recipe to make it at home. We’ve not bought garlic butter since! I hope you love it just as much as we do!
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Anytime we order a pizza from our local pizza restaurant, I whip up a batch of this garlic butter. I’ll let the butter sit out on the counter while we go pick it up in town. Then, when I get home, I’ll add the garlic and salt. It mixes up in a minute and tastes so much better than if we bought it out!
I also love whipping this stuff up for dinner rolls to make them extra delicious, or spreading it on toast for an easy garlic bread side with pasta or soup. There’s so many ways you can use this recipe!
Inspiration Behind My Homemade Garlic Butter Recipe
Like I said in the introduction of this recipe blog post, I wanted to save money by making garlic butter at home. It costs anywhere from $1-$2 at pizza places. Sure, that’s not a ton of money, but it adds up.
I wanted to make a garlic butter without additives, colorings, and ingredients you can’t pronounce. It not only saves money but tastes better than the restaurants. Plus, if you like extra garlic, you can add more and customize it!
Why We Love This Garlic Butter Recipe and Think You Will Too!
- Restaurant Quality: It tastes even better than restaurant garlic butter!
- Simple Steps: The steps are super simple and easy to follow.
- Wholesome Ingredients: Each ingredient is wholesome, especially when using grass-fed butter. There are zero additives in this dipping sauce.
- Perfect for Garlic Bread: This is a wonderful garlic butter for garlic bread.
- Lasts a Long Time: It’ll last in the fridge for up to 2 weeks and 2-3 months in the freezer.
My Tips for Making Homemade Garlic Butter
- Let the butter come to room temperature by sitting it on the countertop for 30 minutes to an hour before using.
- Use a fork to mash the sea salt and garlic powder into the butter.
- If desired for a thinner dipping sauce, heat it on the stovetop in a small pan.
Ingredients You’ll Need (with notes and substitutions)
Note: Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post for measurements
- butter: I like salted grass-fed butter but you can use any
- garlic powder: make sure it’s salt-free
- sea salt: this is a wonderful wholesome option
Variations
- Add fresh or dried parsley for added freshness
- Sprinkle in a little dried red pepper flakes for spice
- Add 1/2 tsp of onion powder to make it even more savory
- Melt the butter for a thin dipping sauce
Helpful Kitchen Tools for this Recipe
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How to Make Homemade Garlic Butter
Note: Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post for the full written recipe.
Either let butter sit out on the counter for 30 minutes until softened or soften in a pan over low heat on the stovetop (don’t let it melt).
Once butter is softened, stir in garlic powder and salt. Enjoy immediately or place in the fridge in an airtight container.
How We Love To Use Homemade Garlic Butter
My husband loves homemade garlic butter! We like to use it for quite a few things. Here are our favorites:
- To dip pizza crust (homemade or takeout) and calzones in it
- Used to make homemade garlic bread and pull-apart bread
- Stir it into mashed potatoes made from scratch for a garlicky taste
- To brush on top of homemade naan
- To butter homemade dinner rolls instead of just using regular butter
Storage Instructions
Store this homemade garlic butter sauce in an airtight container, preferably glass, in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. When ready to use, let it soften on the counter if desired.
Freezing and Thawing Instructions
Place garlic butter in an airtight container, preferably glass, and freeze for 2-3 months. When ready to enjoy, place it in the fridge overnight to thaw.
Frequently Asked Questions
It will last up to 2 weeks if store in an air-tight container in the fridge.
You can use it to make homemade garlic bread, as a dip for pizza crust, and even to cook roasted potatoes.
Sure! It works great for garlic bread.
Yes! Freeze it in an airtight container for 2-3 months.
More Homemade Dipping Sauce Recipes To Try
If you’re looking for more wholesome from-scratch dipping sauces, try a few of these:
- Homemade Cinnamon Honey Butter (Texas Roadhouse Inspired!)
- Homemade Honey Mustard
- Homemade Alabama White BBQ Sauce
- Quick Homemade Marinara Dipping Sauce
- Homemade Buffalo Sauce Recipe
- Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
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Recipe
Homemade Garlic Butter
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp butter (I like to use salted grass-fed)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (salt-free)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Either let butter sit out on the counter for 30 minutes until softened or soften in a pan over low heat on the stovetop (don’t let it melt).
- Once butter is softened, stir in garlic powder and salt. Enjoy immediately or place in the fridge in an airtight container.