Homemade Garlic Spread for Breads

Here’s a Homemade Garlic Spread recipe that’s rich, buttery, and perfect for slathering on bread, toast, or using in garlic bread recipes:

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🧄 Homemade Garlic Spread for Breads

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 6–8 cloves garlic, minced or grated

• 2 tbsp olive oil (optional, adds richness)

• 1½ tsp dried parsley (or 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped)

• 1 tsp garlic powder (for extra depth)

• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan or mozzarella (for cheesy version)

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Instructions:

1. Sauté Garlic (Optional for mellow flavor):
   In a small pan, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Let cool slightly.

2. Mix the Spread:
   In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, sautéed garlic (or raw if preferred), garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add cheese if using. Mix until smooth and fluffy.

3. Chill or Use Immediately:

   • For spreading immediately, keep it soft at room temperature.

   • For later use, transfer to a container or wrap in parchment and refrigerate. Lasts 1–2 weeks chilled, or freeze up to 3 months.