The Under-$3 Aldi Spread That Instantly Spruces Up Almost Any Dish - Tasting Table

"Aldi is truly a treasure trove of both tried-and-true staples and funky, fun twists on store-bought favorites. If you have been perusing the dairy aisle recently, you may have noticed two relative newcomers: the Specially Selected garlic Parmesan and cinnamon sugar seasoned butters. These 3-ounce containers are priced below the $3 mark and are well worth a spot in your cart. While you could make a compound butter yourself, these Specially Selected containers"

"offer a budget-friendly alternative that doesn't require you to haul out your cumbersome stand mixer. When you're ready to use these containers, simply flip them open and spread the easy-to-smear butter on your dish of choice. They will add the perfect amount of flavor to everything from mashed potatoes to toast and take up virtually no space in your fridge."

"There are two things we really love about these Specially Selected butters. The first is that their uses are seemingly limitless. The savory garlic Parmesan butter can be dolloped on mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or served on a charcuterie board alongside Aldi's fan-favorite sourdough bread; it adds just the right amount of flavor without making the bite too salty, umami, or garlicky."

Aldi's Specially Selected line offers garlic Parmesan and cinnamon sugar seasoned butters in 3-ounce containers priced under $3. The butters are ready-to-use, spreadable, and eliminate the need to make compound butter at home. The garlic Parmesan variety complements mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, charcuterie, and sourdough without overpowering salt or garlic. The cinnamon sugar variety enhances toast, sweet potatoes, and dinner rolls. Both butters can be modified further—e.g., stirring in herbs for the garlic Parmesan or adding flaky sea salt or miso to balance the cinnamon sugar—while occupying minimal refrigerator space.

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