How To Make Garlic Spread for Bread Recipe (2024)

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Now you can create your own homemade garlic butter with a few simple ingredients such as butter, oregano, basil, and garlic of course! Try this garlic spread recipe as butter on your bread or spread and toast!

We all have that thing we are addicted to when it comes to our diet. For some people, it’s French Fries, Chocolate Chip Cookies, or in my case, all of the above. For the most part, I can step away from just about anything except bread. Especially warm bread with butter or with this garlic spread in particular. Not sandwich bread, but freshly baked French Bread and butter is my weakness. Especially if there is a good soup or something to dip it into.

I also love having some good bread with any Italian dish because I like to run the bread behind the sauce. Man o man, that is a good time. I can sense that you might feel the same way I do. Therefore, I have done you a favor. I made it so you can have bread all the time that is good and yummy by sharing with you this awesome homemade garlic spread recipe. All you have to do is go to your favorite bakery, buy a fresh loaf of French or Italian bread (or make it), make this garlic spread recipe, and we can be happy with bread together…forever!

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What are the ingredients in the garlic spread?

The ingredients in this garlic spread recipe are quite simple and straightforward. This recipe requires:

  • Butter
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Basil
  • Oregano
  • Salt
  • Pepper

That’s it, all you need is a food processor!

You will simply add the butter, garlic, parmesan cheese, and basil. Pulse all of the ingredients together for a few seconds and it will become one delicious butter that is perfect for spreading on your bread it’s even a good garlic spread for sandwiches and can be used to add flavor to your pasta!

This garlic spread recipe is also very versatile. You can change the herbs if you would like and you can change the type of cheese you add as well! Instead of using Parmesan, you can use white cheddar, goat cheese, or Gruyere. As far as herbs, you can exchange the basil for rosemary, oregano, thyme, or tarragon. Whatever is going to make this garlic spread perfect for your taste buds, you can try it in this recipe.

Dish ideas for this garlic spread

There are many ways you can use this delicious garlic butter recipe in your dishes. Here are some ideas for using this condiment:

  • Add to roasted potatoes
  • Sauteed vegetables
  • Cooked Pasta
  • Homemade Garlic Bread
  • Cooked Steak
  • Baked Chicken
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Commonly Asked Questions

Can you roast the garlic before using it in this recipe?

Yes. In fact, if you roast the garlic before using this recipe, you will have a better/ more pronounced garlic flavor as opposed to using fresh garlic.

Can you store this garlic spread in the freezer?

Yes. I placed dollops of the butter in individual ice cubes in trays, allow them to freeze, remove them from the trays and place them in a freezer bag. Remove the butter from the freezer and sit at room temperature before using it.

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Homemade Garlic Spread

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  • Author: Nicole Nared-Washington
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
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Description

Homemade Garlic Spread Recipe made with garlic, fresh herbs, and Parmesan cheese. Spread this butter on your favorite bread and toast!

Ingredients

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  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 c. parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tbsp. fresh oregano
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • Italian or French Bread for spreading

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, pulse to mince the garlic, oregano, and basil. Add the butter, cheese, salt, and pepper and blend until smoothed together. Spread on desired bread and place in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 12 minutes and enjoy. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Pulse
  • Cuisine: American

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  1. How To Make Garlic Spread for Bread Recipe (9)Trisha says

    This sounds wonderful and I think it will be great for gift giving this holiday season. I just have one question, I see that the oregano is fresh but it doesn’t indicate fresh for the basil so I am assuming the measurement of 1 tablespoon is for dried basil, am I correct? Thanks for sharing.

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    • How To Make Garlic Spread for Bread Recipe (10)Nicole Nared-Washington says

      Thank you for bringing that to my attention. The basil should also be fresh.

      Reply

  2. How To Make Garlic Spread for Bread Recipe (11)Theresa says

    Can’t wait to try this! How long do you think it will last in the fridge?

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    • How To Make Garlic Spread for Bread Recipe (12)Nicole Nared-Washington says

      Without testing, I would see, a month. It’s butter so it shud be fine.

      Reply

  3. How To Make Garlic Spread for Bread Recipe (13)Julia says

    This looks so good!! If you can’t get the fresh oregano & basil…could you use the dried?
    Thank you

    Reply

    • How To Make Garlic Spread for Bread Recipe (14)Nicole Nared-Washington says

      You could but it may not taste as robust as if you were to use fresh herbs.

      Reply

  4. How To Make Garlic Spread for Bread Recipe (15)Hoosier Mama says

    Sounds yummy! I share your love of garlic bread, and can’t wait to make this. Question: Can it be frozen?

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    • How To Make Garlic Spread for Bread Recipe (16)Nicole Nared-Washington says

      I don’t see why not. I have never frozen butte before so I can’t say what the outcome would be.

      Reply

  5. How To Make Garlic Spread for Bread Recipe (17)Susan Wisecup-Agbedzinu says

    How long will this keep in the fridge?

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    • How To Make Garlic Spread for Bread Recipe (18)Nicole Nared-Washington says

      I’ve kept it for a month before and it was fine.

      Reply

  6. How To Make Garlic Spread for Bread Recipe (19)Raye says

    Can you freeze butter?

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    • How To Make Garlic Spread for Bread Recipe (20)Nicole Nared-Washington says

      You sure can!

      Reply

  7. How To Make Garlic Spread for Bread Recipe (21)wendy hampton says

    Outstanding! Easy to make and easy to use. If I have odd bits of different cheeses, I throw them into the mix as well. Cheddar, swiss, gruyere, romano…it uses up the cheese and adds a different component to the spread. Great recipe…so glad to have found it!

    Reply

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FAQs

What is garlic spread made of? ›

Mix butter, Parmesan cheese, garlic, marjoram, basil, fines herbs, oregano, parsley, and pepper together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Slice Italian bread loaf in half lengthwise; spread each half generously with the garlic butter mixture.

What are the ingredients in majestic garlic spread? ›

Organic Fresh Raw Garlic, Organic Safflower Oil /or Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Cold Milled Flaxseed, Organic Sea Salt, Lemon Juice, Cayenne.

What is Mediterranean garlic spread made of? ›

Toum is a bold and creamy Middle Eastern garlic sauce made of garlic, oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt with just a little bit of water. You can make this in a snap with the a help of a food processor and one important technique.

How to make garlic paste at home and store? ›

Add all the peeled cloves to a blender along with 2 pinches of salt and 2 tablespoons of oil. Blend to form a smooth paste. Transfer the paste to a jar and store it in the fridge. Both salt and oil will act as preserving agents.

How long does homemade garlic paste last? ›

How should I store Garlic Paste and for how long? Obviously it is at it's best freshest, but garlic paste ground up with water remains delightfully garlicky for up to three weeks. If you are making a large batch and want it to last longer the freezer is your friend.

How to make garlic bread with Martha Stewart? ›

Combine garlic paste, butter, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Brush butter mixture on cut sides of bread; sandwich together. Place on a baking sheet, and bake until heated through and crispy, about 12 minutes. Slice and serve.

What is the difference between Italian and French bread for garlic bread? ›

For example, ciabatta is a flat Italian bread with a larger crumb (bigger holes) but still with a crunchy crust. French bread and baguettes are longer and thinner with chewy texture and a crispy crunchy crust. You cannot go wrong with either ciabatta or baguette for garlic bread!

What mixes well with garlic? ›

Artichoke, asparagus, avocado, beetroot, Brussels sprouts, carrot, cauliflower, fennel, green bean, honeydew, jackfruit, kale, kohlrabi, leek, mushroom, parsnip, rocket, spinach, sugar snap peas, sweet potato, turnip. Almonds, cashew, chervil, coriander, paprika, parsley, saffron, sage.

Why is my garlic bread soggy? ›

Adding already-melted butter to your pieces of bread can often result in a soggy texture because the bread absorbs too much moisture before going into the oven, which makes it much harder to achieve that crunchy, toasted top layer on each piece.

Is Garlic Spread good for you? ›

When you combine the immune system boosting properties of roasted garlic with salt and some heart-healthy olive oil, you end up with one delicious spread. It's excellent on sandwiches or burgers, as a dip, or added to salads.

What are the health benefits of garlic spread? ›

Basically, natural garlic butter is a storehouse of nutrient and goodness. It serves as a comfort food with high nutritional value, replacing margarine and refined oil. Garlic butter is a very good source of vitamins A, E and K. It is even known to destroy harmful bacterias in our system.

How healthy is garlic paste? ›

Garlic paste is a good source of antioxidants and it has a lot of great healthy properties and high nutritive value. It can be use as main dish and also as ingredient in other recipe and, because of its tiny amount of calories and fats, garlic puree is a great food for those losing-weight diets.

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