Roasted Garlic And Basil Butter Recipe

Ingredients

Qty. Measurement Description

1 garlic head

1/4 pound unsalted butter, softened

1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped fine

1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste

1/4 teaspoon each freshly ground white & black pepper, to taste.

Preparation

1.Roast the garlic. When the garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze the pulp from the skin and place in a bowl. 2.Mash the roasted garlic into a paste. Add the butter, basil, salt and pepper. Mix well to thoroughly combine. 3.The butter may be used right away or wrapped and sealed tightly and kept in the refrigerator or freezer.