Description

This richly flavored Roasted Garlic Butter combines slow-roasted garlic cloves with creamy unsalted butter, parmesan cheese, and a hint of anchovy paste to create a deliciously savory spread perfect for enhancing steaks, roasted vegetables, or fresh bread. The roasting process mellows the garlic’s pungency, resulting in a smooth, sweet garlic flavor that blends beautifully with the umami notes of parmesan and anchovy.

Ingredients

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For Roasted Garlic

1 large head of garlic, cloves separated but skins left on
1 tsp olive oil
Pinch of salt

For Roasted Garlic Butter

2 tbsp roasted garlic (from above)
125g (1 stick / 8 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp anchovy paste or finely chopped whole anchovies
25g (1/4 cup very tightly packed) parmesan cheese, finely grated
1/4 tsp kosher or cooking salt
1 tbsp finely minced parsley (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Garlic for Roasting: Preheat the oven to 140°C (285°F) or 120°C for fan-forced ovens. Wrap the head of garlic tightly in aluminum foil after brushing it with olive oil and sprinkling a pinch of salt. If making alongside a rump cap or picanha roast, place the foil-wrapped garlic in the oven with the roast.
Roast the Garlic: Roast the garlic in the oven for about 1 hour until the cloves are soft, fragrant, and golden brown. The slow roasting process caramelizes the garlic, giving it a sweet and mellow flavor.
Extract Roasted Garlic: Remove the garlic from the oven and let it cool slightly. Squeeze the soft roasted garlic cloves out of their skins carefully or scoop them out with a spoon—about 2 tablespoons are needed for the butter.
Make the Roasted Garlic Butter: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter with the 2 tablespoons of roasted garlic, anchovy paste, finely grated parmesan, salt, and minced parsley if using. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

The anchovy paste adds umami depth but can be omitted for a vegetarian version; substitute with a pinch of soy sauce or miso for savory flavor.
Use freshly roasted garlic for the best flavor; pre-roasted or jarred garlic will alter the taste and texture.
This butter works beautifully melted over steaks, tossed with roasted vegetables, or spread on warm bread.
Store leftover butter wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.