How to Make Herb Butter with Dried Herbs

Learn how to make a rich, flavorful Herb Butter with Dried Herbs that saves time, boosts flavor, and works on almost anything.

If you’ve ever wanted a simple kitchen trick that makes weeknight cooking feel more thoughtful and put-together, this is it.

Using pantry-staple dried herbs and seasonings, you can create a buttery spread that melts beautifully over vegetables, steaks, chicken, seafood, bread, and even pasta.

The best part? It comes together in minutes and can be made ahead, stored, and used whenever you need a quick flavor upgrade.

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What Herbs go in Herb Butter

This recipe is incredibly flexible, and you can mix and match herbs based on what you like or what you’re serving it with.

• Parsley – Mild, fresh-tasting, and a great base
• Chives – Light onion flavor without being overpowering
• Thyme – Earthy and savory, perfect for meats and vegetables
• Rosemary – Bold and aromatic; use sparingly
• Basil – Slightly sweet and peppery, great for bread and pasta
• Oregano – Warm and savory, especially good for Italian-style dishes
• Garlic powder – Adds depth without overpowering
• Onion powder or shallot flakes – Subtle savory flavor
• Black pepper – A simple way to round everything out
• Salt – Essential for bringing out the herb flavors
• Red pepper flakes – For a little heat, if you like.

How to Make Herb Butter with Dried Herbs

1. Soften the butter – Let the butter sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until it’s soft enough to mix easily. This helps the herbs blend evenly.
2. Add the dried herbs into the butter. Since dried herbs are more concentrated than fresh, a little goes a long way.
3. Season to taste. Add salt and any optional seasonings like garlic powder or black pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
4. Shape or store. Use immediately, or spoon the butter onto parchment paper, roll it into a log, and refrigerate until firm.

How to Use Herb Butter

• Add a pat of herb butter to hot steak, chicken recipes, pork chops, or fish recipes right before serving. It melts instantly and adds rich flavor without extra sauces.
• Stir it into steamed, sautéed or oven roasted veggies like carrots, green beans, broccoli, or potatoes.
• Use it on warm dinner rolls, homemade biscuits, garlic bread, or toast.
• Melt a little into cooked pasta, rice, or couscous.
• Swap regular butter for herb butter in mashed potatoes.
• Melt it in a skillet to sauté mushrooms, shrimp, or vegetables, or brush it over corn on the cob or baked potatoes.

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If you want to feel more confident in the kitchen, be sure to check out this guide on how to use herbs in cooking to add flavor and make everyday meals taste better.