# What You'll Need:
→ 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
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice the top off the garlic bulb to expose the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap tightly in aluminum foil.
02 - Place wrapped garlic on a baking sheet and roast for 35 to 40 minutes until soft and golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly until manageable.
03 - Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their skins into a mixing bowl. Mash the cloves thoroughly with the back of a spoon until a smooth paste forms.
04 - Add softened butter to the bowl with roasted garlic. Using a hand mixer or wooden spoon, whip vigorously until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
05 - Fold in the chopped parsley, chives, and basil along with salt and black pepper. Stir gently until all ingredients are uniformly distributed throughout the spread.
06 - Taste the spread and adjust salt and pepper as needed to achieve desired flavor balance.
07 - Transfer the spread to a serving bowl or ramekin. Serve immediately at room temperature with toasted crostini or warm baguette slices.
