How To Make Roasted Garlic

This is a very simple, step-by-step guide on how to make roasted garlic recipe with only a few ingredients.

Roasting garlic in the oven. It can be intimidating for some, but I promise it’s very easy and nothing to it. I was also scared when figuring out how to make roasted garlic myself. I didn’t know what recipe to follow when it came to making it. There are a lot of personal preferences on the temperature, but one of my easy tricks is to roast at the same temperature I use for all of my recipes.

I typically like to roast vegetables at 425* and I’ve used the same technique when learning how to roast garlic. If you have a preferred temperature for roasting vegetables, then of course you can use that as your starting point. The only advise I would give is the cooking time will vary. If you have a lower temperature, it will take a few minutes longer to cook. If you have a higher temp, it will cook a couple of minutes faster. So keep checking on your ingredients every so often to prevent burning. If you are new to learning how to roast garlic, then this is the perfect recipe to try out.

One of the many reason why roasted garlic is so great is because unlike raw garlic, the texture is much softer and provides a more mild, subtle flavor. The richer taste can help enhance a dish and another great plus is that it’s also freezer friendly. And this recipe also works with already peeled garlic purchased from the market! No mess aftermath.

When roasting a bulb of garlic, there is nothing wrong with keeping it simple on the ingredients. Of course you can add aromatics or oils if you would like, but a little bit of olive oil, salt and pepper will go a long way. Kosher salt is my go to, but I always enjoy freshly cracked sea salt and pepper if I have it on hand. It gives the flavors of the garlic another level to your dish.

And you can reuse the oil the garlic cooks in, ideas such as:

Pasta dishes

Roasted vegetables

Baked or Gratin Potatoes

toasted or homemade breads

salad dressings

marinades

The possibilities are endless after learning this technique, so give it a try!

Roasted Garlic

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Total Time 30 minutes mins

Equipment

• Foil
• Baking sheet

Ingredients

  

• 2 Bulbs Garlic (If using already peeled garlic, 2-3 dozen pieces)
• 1-2 Tbl. Olive oil (You can also use avocado, grapeseed, canola, or vegetable oil)
• Salt + Pepper

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 425℉
• If using garlic bulbs, with a knife, cut a 1/4 inch off the top from the head of the garlic. It should be just enough to expose the individual cloves on the inside.
• Add the garlic to a piece of foil big enough to wrap around it. Drizzle the oil over the top to cover each piece of garlic.
• Lightly season with salt and pepper.
• Gently rub the oil mixture over the top to coat the garlic cloves and crevices. If you are using garlic that is already peeled, you can skip this step.
• Tightly seal the foil over the garlic.
• Bake 25-30 minutes or until the garlic is golden brown and easily punctured with a knife. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
• If using head of garlic, carefully squeeze the bottom of the bulbs to release the roasted garlic from the peel.

Notes

Notes: 

You can store the roasted garlic with the oil in a sealed jar or container for up to 2 weeks in the fridge. 

To freeze: Flash freeze the cloves on a tray for 20 minutes before transferring to a freezer bag. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months. 

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