Macadamia Free Compound Garlic Herb Butter

Creamy, garlicky, and loaded with fresh herbs, this compound butter is the kind of kitchen staple that quietly makes everything taste better. A pat melted over a seared steak, a warm dinner roll, or roasted vegetables transforms a simple dish into something that feels genuinely special. The base is just softened unsalted butter worked together with minced garlic, parsley, chives, thyme, lemon zest, and a little heat from optional red pepper flakes — nothing hidden, nothing unnecessary. Many store-bought flavored butters and specialty spreads can sneak in nut-based oils or be produced in facilities that handle tree nuts, so making your own is a smart and satisfying workaround. Rolling it into a log and chilling it means you always have a ready-to-slice round on hand, whether you pull it from the fridge or the freezer. The bright lemon zest keeps the richness in check and gives the whole thing a fresh, almost restaurant-quality lift. Once you have a roll of this in your refrigerator, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.

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