Roasted Garlic

Roasted Garlic
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    15 People
  • VIEWS
    469

Transform ordinary garlic into a sweet, mellow, and utterly irresistible spread. Perfect for slathering on crusty bread, adding depth to sauces, or simply savoring by the clove, this roasted garlic is a culinary chameleon that elevates any dish.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    12 g
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    0 g
  • Sodium
    6 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Prepare the garlic: Using a sharp knife, carefully slice off the top quarter of each garlic head, exposing the individual cloves. Remove any excess papery skin, but leave the head intact. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Arrange the garlic: Place the garlic heads, cut-side up, in a baking dish or on a baking sheet. A muffin tin can also be used to keep the heads upright. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Drizzle with oil: Drizzle each head generously with olive oil, making sure the oil penetrates between the cloves. If using, tuck rosemary or thyme sprigs around the garlic heads. Season lightly with sea salt and pepper, if desired. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Roast: Bake for 40 minutes to 1 hour, or until the garlic cloves are soft and golden brown, and easily squeezed from their skins. The roasting time will vary depending on the size and freshness of the garlic. Check frequently after 40 minutes. (40-60 minutes)

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Recipe View Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before handling. To serve, squeeze the soft, roasted garlic from the cloves onto your favorite accompaniments. (10 minutes)

Choose firm, heavy heads of garlic for the best flavor and texture.
For a deeper flavor, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the olive oil before drizzling.
Roasted garlic can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. It can also be frozen for longer storage.
Don't discard the infused olive oil in the baking dish! It's delicious drizzled over vegetables or used as a dipping sauce.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 156 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Lowell Schinner

    The instructions were clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. Thank you!

  • Ruben Wisoky

    This recipe is so easy and the results are amazing! I've been making it for years and it's always a hit.

  • Eda Schmidt

    I tried roasting the garlic in a muffin tin as suggested and it worked perfectly. No more garlic heads tipping over in the oven!

  • Frank Rosenbaum

    I love adding roasted garlic to mashed potatoes – it adds such a wonderful depth of flavor!

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