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Easy Recipe For Roasted Garlic

Sep 8, 2021 · Last updated: May 27, 2024 by Rita · This post contains paid affiliate links · 1 Comment

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roasted garlic on toasted crostini.

Make this easy recipe for roasted garlic for spreadable, golden brown garlic that is deeply flavored. This delicious garlic has a more mellow flavor than raw garlic and takes many savory recipes to another level.

roasted garlic cubes in a jar.

This oven-roasted garlic recipe is a classic filling for baguettes, roast beef sandwiches, or mashed-in pasta salads like this creamy broccoli cheddar pasta salad. Fold it into a turkey wrap for extra flavor.

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  • 🛒Ingredients
  • 🥘 How To Make Roasted Garlic Step By Step
  • Rita's Tip
  • 📋Tips
  • 🍴Tools You'll Need
  • 🍱Storage Instructions
  • What To Serve With Roasted Garlic
  • More Easy Recipes You'll Like
  • Did You Try This Recipe? 
  • 📖Recipe
  • 🤷Frequently Asked Questions
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🛒Ingredients

  • Garlic: Choose fresh garlic that is plump and without signs of wilting and whithering. Use fresh (not dried) heads of garlic.
  • Olive oil: Use avocado oil as an alternative.

👩‍🍳 You'll find the complete list of ingredients below the recipe card.

🥘 How To Make Roasted Garlic Step By Step

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut off the top part of the garlic, but be careful not to cut off too much because the cloves might fall out, or the whole garlic head might fall apart. 
  2. Slice off the top of the garlic to expose the cloves inside (the opposite side of the root). Place the garlic cut-side up on a piece of foil, leaving enough to create a small pocket on top later. Make sure the foil does not touch the top of the garlic head. 
  3. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil on each garlic head and sprinkle a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Wrap the garlic in foil, making sure not to touch the top of the garlic; otherwise, the foil might get stuck in the cloves, and they won't bake properly. In other words - wrap one head of garlic at a time.
  4. Put it in the oven and bake for 45 minutes. Check if it's done by inserting a knife into one garlic clove. It should slide in easily, like butter; the garlic cloves should be browned and golden on top.
  5. Cook it for another 15 minutes to make the garlic even browner.
  6. Carefully remove it from the foil and let it cool until you can touch it. Squeeze the individual garlic cloves out and use them in any recipe for roasted garlic.

Rita's Tip

Roast the garlic until it's deeply golden brown. Brush plenty of oil on the garlic heads for even browning.

📋Tips

  • Tip 1. Just before serving, sprinkle a generous pinch of sea salt flakes for extra flavor.
  • Tip 2. Don't burn the garlic. Garlic is unforgiving - it will taste bitter if its overcooked. 
  • Tip 3. Make sure to cut pieces of foil large enough to wrap the head of garlic entirely.

🍴Tools You'll Need

  • Aluminium foil

🍱Storage Instructions

  • 🍱To Store. Store roasted garlic in a clean jar or airtight container in the fridge. Make sure it's submerged in oil and tightly covered for up to one week. Thaw it at room temperature before using it. Don't leave it at room temperature, as it can grow bacteria.
  • 🥶Freezing. Roasted garlic can be frozen in portions for up to 3 months. 
  • 🔥To Reheat. Thaw frozen roasted garlic in the fridge overnight. It can also be added directly to soups or in sauces from frozen.

What To Serve With Roasted Garlic

  1. Make a garlic paste, spread it onto crostinis, and serve roasted garlic with your favorite meats and recipes like this lemon chicken. To do this, remove the roasted garlic cloves and mix the garlic with olive oil. Mash this combination. 
  2. Use the roasted cloves in dips for the ultimate caramelized garlic flavor.
  3. Mash the garlic into salads for extra flavor.
  4. Stir it into white bean dip or other dips and spreads.
  5. There are lots of ways to use roasted garlic! You can serve it with sliced bread as the ultimate garlic butter, in salads, or cheeses, or stir it into hummus or mashed potatoes. 

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📖Recipe

Easy Recipe For Roasted Garlic

Learn how to roast garlic in the oven until it's meltingly soft. This caramelized savory treat is delicious on toast and baguettes, on top of cooked meats, stirred into mashed potatoes, salads—or simply anything! 
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Condiments
Servings 2 heads
Calories 124 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 heads of large garlic
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Instructions

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut off the top part of the garlic head, but be careful not to cut off too much so the cloves don't fall out.
  • Place the garlic head on a piece of foil, making sure there is enough foil to create a small pocket on top without touching the garlic.
  • Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil on each garlic head, and sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt and a little pepper. Wrap the foil on top, creating a small pocket with a handle.
  • Put the garlic in the oven and cook for 45 minutes. Check if it's done by inserting a knife into one garlic clove. It should slide in easily, and the garlic should be browned and golden on top.
  • If you want the garlic to be even browner, cook for another 15 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the garlic from the foil and let it cool until you can touch it. Squeeze out the individual garlic cloves and use them in any recipe for roasted garlic.

Notes

Oil generously: Brush the garlic heads generously with olive oil to ensure even browning and to prevent them from drying out during roasting.
Storage tip: For the best flavor and safety, store leftover roasted garlic in a clean jar filled with olive oil in the refrigerator. Use it within a week.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcalFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 0.3mgPotassium: 0.1mgCalcium: 0.1mgIron: 0.1mg
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🤷Frequently Asked Questions

Will roasted garlic go bad?

If kept in a clean glass container and fully submerged in oil, it should be kept in the fridge for up to a week, but I found it to taste freshest for 2-3 days the best. If the garlic has gone bad, it will become mushy and may have a rotten smell.

What are roasted garlic benefits? Is garlic healthy?

Eating roasted garlic and drinking garlic water can heal your body and prevent many diseases in the future. It has been a known fact since ancient times that garlic has plenty of nutrients, including removing toxins from our body, reducing cholesterol levels, stimulating blood flow, and so much more.

Can I use roasted garlic immediately after roasting?

Yes, you can use roasted garlic immediately after it cools down enough to handle. Squeeze the cloves out and use them as desired.

Is there a way to make the garlic roast faster?

Cutting the top off the garlic heads and brushing them with oil helps them roast faster and more evenly. However, roasting slowly at 425°F ensures the best flavor and texture.

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  1. cookritablog

    September 20, 2021 at 5:15 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious and easy roasted garlic appetizer that goes really well with crostinis, cheese and veggies!

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