Basil Butter Recipe
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Basil Butter

By: MISSJ79 
"Delicious basil flavored butter recipe. I love this tossed into hot pasta or on grilled veggies and corn on the cob."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (42)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1.25 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 15 leaves fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup butter

Directions

  1. Place garlic, basil, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Process until the garlic is in small bits. Add the butter, and process just to mix together. Spoon into container, and refrigerate until firm.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 55 | Total Fat: 6.1g | Cholesterol: 16mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2007 by ABIENEK   view full review
This is an awsome recipe, every place I take it, I am asked for the recipe, and it freezes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2006 by Spyce Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is similar to my recipe for basil butter except that I add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2006 by CORASPARTAN   view full review
This butter is absolutely delicious! We made it for our 4th of July picnic to use on our corn...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2008 by ShariV   view full review
This was really good! I halved the recipe, and used it to make garlic bread. I spread it on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2010 by Robin   view full review
I made batches of this butter when my Basil was in season, and gave it out to my friends. They...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2011 by DBELLE   view full review
This is amazing on fresh steamed Brussels Sprouts!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2007 by Future Mrs. Chef   view full review
great recipe! i dont know of much to us it on though.. so i actually put it on a pork chop i...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2008 by anna   view full review
THE best! It was stellar on fresh roasted corn on the cob! I then grated fresh Pecorino...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2006 by B.J.   view full review
Love this recipe. I have been looking for a good basil butter recipe for a long time and now...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2006 by Momof2   view full review
Delicous on corn on the cob. We grilled it with the husk on to seal in the flavor and then...

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