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Slices of herb butter with chopped green herbs are arranged on a dark plate, garnished with fresh mint leaves and lime slices in the background—perfect for learning how to make herb butter with dried herbs.

Herb Butter with Dried Herbs Recipe

Make herb butter with dried herbs in minutes using pantry staples. Perfect for bread, veggies, meats, and easy make-ahead meals.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Herb Butter with Dried Herbs, How to Make Herb Butter with Dried Herbs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • ½ tsp dried chives
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ tsp dried rosemary crushed
  • ½ tsp garlic powder optional
  • ½ tsp salt or to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper optional

Instructions

  1. Soften the butter for 30-45 minutes before using.

  2. Place softened butter in a medium bowl. It should be soft enough to mix easily but not melted.

  3. Sprinkle in the dried herbs, salt, and any optional seasonings like garlic powder or black pepper.

  4. Stir until everything is evenly combined and the herbs are well distributed throughout the butter.

  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

  6. Use immediately, or spoon the butter onto parchment paper, roll into a log, and refrigerate until firm.

Recipe Notes

Freeze herb butter logs for up to 3 months and slice as needed.