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Garlic Herb Butter on Bread

A quick and delicious way to elevate any bread with a flavorful garlic herb butter. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or as a side to your favorite meal.

Total time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
220
Protein
4g
Garlic Herb Butter on Bread
comfortingFrenchvegetarianlow-proteincrispybutterycasualside

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 4 slices bread slices

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soften the 4 tbsp butter in a small bowl at room temperature for 10 minutes, or microwave for 10 seconds until soft but not melted.

  2. 2

    Mince the 2 garlic cloves and finely chop the 2 tbsp parsley and 1 tbsp chives. Add them to the butter with the 0.25 tsp salt and mix well with a spoon until combined.

  3. 3

    Spread the garlic herb butter generously over the 4 bread slices, using all the butter.

  4. 4

    Toast the bread in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden and crisp on the edges. Serve warm.

Tools you’ll need

  • small bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • skillet

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