A butter board is a great way to serve butter at a dinner party or family gathering. It’s easy to make and can be customized to your liking!
This Roasted Garlic Butter Board recipe is the perfect way to show off your culinary skills at your next gathering! It is a beautiful and delicious appetizer that is sure to impress your guests. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made ahead of time, so you can enjoy your party stress-free.
What is the Viral TikTok Butter Board?
The viral TikTok Butter Board is a creative way to serve butter at a dinner party. The board is made by spreading a layer of softened butter on a cutting board or plate, then topping it with an array of toppings like herbs, spices, and spreads.
Guests can then help themselves to the toppings and spread the butter on their own bread or crackers.
Butter Variations
- Compound herb butter: mix softened butter with chopped herbs like parsley, thyme, rosemary, and chives. Can also add garlic, lemon zest, and pepper.
- Whipped honey cinnamon butter: whisk together softened butter, honey, and cinnamon until light and fluffy.
- Brown sugar bourbon bacon butter: cook bacon until crisp, then crumble. Mix with softened butter and brown sugar until combined. Stir in bourbon to taste (start with 1 tablespoon).
- Lemon curd butter: combine softened butter with store-bought lemon curd (or homemade) until smooth.
Roasted Garlic Butter Board Ingredients
- Roasted garlic
- Butter – soften at room temperature.
- Honey
- Green onions – sliced.
- Parmesan cheese – shredded or fresh grated.
- Zest of a lemon
- Sea salt
- Thyme
- Basil
How to Make a Butter Board
Step One: Roast the garlic. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the top off of the head of garlic, so that the cloves are exposed. Place the garlic on a piece of foil, and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap the foil around the garlic, and roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes.
Step Two: Spread the butter. Once the butter is softened spread a layer on the board.
Step Three: Add the roasted garlic. Once the garlic is roasted, let it cool for a few minutes before handling. Squeeze the cloves out of their skins and spread onto the board.
Step Four: Season. Sprinkle the seasonings evenly over top the butter.
Step Five: Add the toppings. Add parmesan cheese, drizzle with honey, add zest of a lemon and top with green onions.
Step Six: Prepare bread. Slice bread and set it out around the board. Invite your guests to help themselves to the Butter Board Appetizer. Enjoy!
Butter Board Variations
- Try different types of butter, such as herb-infused or honey-sweetened.
- Add in some fresh fruit, like diced apples or strawberries.
- Include a variety of nuts and seeds, such as almonds, pistachios, and sunflower seeds.
- Throw in some savory elements, like olives, capers, or roasted garlic.
- Use different types of breads or crackers for dipping, such as sourdough bread or lavash chips.
- Get creative with your garnishes, like using edible flowers or herbs.
Butter Board Toppings Ideas
There are so many delicious things you can put on a butter board! Here are some of our favorites:
- Jams and jellies
- Apple butter
- Honey
- Maple syrup
- Chopped nuts
- Dried fruit
- Fresh lemon zest
- Fresh orange zest
- Rosemary salt
- Thyme
- Sea Salt
- Green onions
- Red onions
- Black pepper
Butter Board Recipe Tips
- Use fresh garlic cloves for the best flavor. You can find them at most grocery stores.
- Use a smooth board such as a Walnut Wood Chopping Board as it’s easier to scoop the butter up on the bread.
- Spread the roasted garlic into the butter right out the oven so that it’s easier to spread.
- Add a variety of toppings to please everyone’s taste.
- Make sure to have plenty of bread or crackers on hand so that your guests can enjoy all of the delicious flavors!
Best Breads for Butter Board Dipping
There are so many delicious breads that go beautifully with butter! Here are just a few of our favorites:
- Sourdough bread: This tangy, chewy bread is the perfect partner for creamy butter.
- Ciabatta: The large, open pores of this Italian bread soak up butter like a sponge.
- Baguette: A classic French baguette is perfect for dipping into a pool of melted butter.
- Pumpernickel: This dense, hearty bread has a rich flavor that pairs well with butter.
Recipe
Roasted Garlic Butter Board
Ingredients
- 1 head of garlic roasted
- 2 sticks of butter soften at room temperature
- Drizzle of honey
- Sliced green onions
- Parmesan cheese shredded or fresh grated.
- Zest of a lemon
- ¼ tsp Sea salt
- ¼ tsp Thyme
- ¼ tsp Basil
Instructions
- Step One: Roast the garlic. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the top off of the head of garlic, so that the cloves are exposed. Place the garlic on a piece of foil, and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap the foil around the garlic, and roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes.
- Step Two: Spread the butter. Once the butter is softened spread a layer on the board.
- Step Three: Add the roasted garlic. Once the garlic is roasted, let it cool for a few minutes before handling. Squeeze the cloves out of their skins and spread onto the board.
- Step Four: Season. Sprinkle the seasonings evenly over top the butter.
- Step Five: Add the toppings. Add parmesan cheese, drizzle with honey, add zest of a lemon and top with green onions.
- Step Six: Prepare bread. Slice bread and set it out around the board. Invite your guests to help themselves to the Butter Board Appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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