Garlic butter

Garlic butter

Kronfleisch (skirt steak), a traditional Bavarian dish often served with onion rings, rye bread, compound butter (with herbs and garlic) and horseradish
Alternative names	Beurre à la bourguignonne
Type	Compound butter
Main ingredients	Garlic, butter
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Garlic butter, also known as beurre à la bourguignonne, is a compound butter used as a flavoring for many dishes or as a condiment. It is composed of butter and garlic mixed into a paste. The ingredients are blended and typically chilled before use.

Dipping sauce

In the United States, garlic butter in small cups is sometimes served with seafood (such as lobster), pizza, or breadsticks as a dip. To prolong shelf life, the dip may use clarified butter or flavored oils.

See also

• List of butter dishes
• List of condiments
• Food portal