How to Make Creamy Garlic and Herb Butter Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a creamy garlic and herb butter sauce to elevate any dish to the next level. This versatile sauce is a staple in many kitchens, and for good reason - it's rich, savory, and packed with flavor. Whether you're drizzling it over a juicy steak, spooning it onto a bowl of pasta, or using it as a dip for crusty bread, this sauce is sure to be a hit with anyone who loves indulgent, comforting flavors.

The base of this sauce is, of course, butter, which lends a deca...

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Ingredients

  • 15 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 ½ cups chicken stock, heated
  • sea salt and finely ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup cream
  • 5 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh oregano

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 3 cups

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place garlic cloves in a small baking dish and toss with oil to coat.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cloves are light golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Combine garlic and hot stock in a blender. Season with salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. Add cream, butter, parsley, oregano, and thyme; process until completely blended.
  • Transfer sauce to a container and allow to cool, about 10 minutes. Refrigerate until ready to use. Reheat the sauce over low heat when ready to serve.
  • Nutrition

    201 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 418mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 72mg