# Required Ingredients:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
→ Aromatics
02 - 1 whole garlic bulb
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Fresh Herbs
04 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
05 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
06 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil or tarragon
→ Seasonings
07 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
08 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ For Serving
09 - 1 baguette or crostini, sliced and toasted
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice the top off the garlic bulb to expose the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil, wrap in aluminum foil, and roast for 35-40 minutes until soft and golden. Allow to cool slightly before handling.
02 - Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their skins into a mixing bowl and mash into a smooth paste using the back of a spoon.
03 - Add the softened butter to the garlic paste. Whip using a hand mixer or wooden spoon until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Stir in the chopped parsley, chives, and basil along with the salt and black pepper. Mix until evenly distributed and well combined throughout the spread.
05 - Taste the spread and adjust the salt and pepper as needed to achieve desired flavor balance.
06 - Transfer the spread to a serving bowl or ramekin and present alongside toasted crostini or warm baguette slices.
