Roast Garlic
Garlic becomes sweet, mellow, and buttery-soft when roasted, making it perfect for spreading on toast, blending into sauces, or adding to countless dishes. It’s incredibly easy to make and well worth the effort to make.
Here’s how to roast garlic in the oven, plus tips on storage and delicious ways to use it.
How To Make Roasted Garlic
To make roasted garlic, all you need are fresh garlic bulbs, olive oil, and aluminum foil. Here’s a quick overview of the process:
- Prepare the garlic bulb by removing the outer papery layers. Slice off the top of the bulb to expose the tops of the cloves.
- Drizzle olive oil generously over the exposed cloves, letting it seep into each one.
- Wrap the garlic bulb in aluminum foil, sealing it tightly.
- Roast in the oven for about 35-45 minutes, or until the cloves are golden, soft, and caramelized.
Recipe Tips and Uses
Roasting garlic is a simple process, but here are a few tips to get the best results:
- Choose fresh garlic bulbs with tight, firm skins for the most flavorful cloves.
- Adjust the roasting time if your garlic bulbs are smaller or larger; smaller bulbs will roast faster, while larger ones may need a few extra minutes.
- Experiment with flavors by adding herbs like thyme or rosemary when roasting, giving the garlic an extra layer of aroma.
- Roast multiple garlic bulbs at once so you have some on-hand when the need arises.
Delicious Ways to Use Oven Roasted Garlic
- Spread it on bread for a simple, flavorful garlic toast. Serve it alongside Olive Oil Bread Dip. Make sure to use a bread on the best “breads to dip in olive oils” list for success.
- Use it in chicken recipes, such as Margherita Chicken, Pasta al Pesto and Pesto Chicken, to amp up the flavor.
- Blend it into sauces like Pesto di Basilico, pasta sauce, hummus, or salad dressings.
- Stir it into mashed potatoes for a rich, garlicky twist.
- Add it to soups and stews for a depth of flavor that raw garlic can’t achieve.
- Use it with Tomato Confit to top pasta for a fresh produce-forward dinner.
Storage
Roasted garlic can be stored for later use, making it easy to enjoy its rich, savory flavor anytime you need it. Here’s how to store it safely:
- In the fridge: Place the roasted garlic cloves in an airtight container. Cover them with olive oil to keep them moist, and they’ll stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.
- In the freezer: Spread the roasted cloves on a baking sheet and freeze them individually. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. They’ll keep for up to 3 months in the freezer, and you can pop a clove out whenever you need it.
Ingredients
- 1 garlic bulb
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 400°F.
- Remove the outer papery layers. Slice off the top of the bulb to expose the tops of the cloves.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top of the exposed cloves, letting it seep into each one. Wrap tightly in foil.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until the garlic is soft and golden brown.
- Once it’s cool, gently squeeze each clove to release the roasted garlic.
Notes
Storage Instructions
- In the fridge: Place the roasted garlic cloves in an airtight container. Cover them with olive oil to keep them moist, and they’ll stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.
- In the freezer: Spread the roasted cloves on a baking sheet and freeze them individually. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. They’ll keep for up to 3 months in the freezer, and you can pop a clove out whenever you need it.
Nutrition
Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 0.3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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