If you're a fan of garlic, then this roasted garlic recipe is definitely for you. Roasting garlic is a delicious and easy way to add a creamier garlic flavor to your food. And it's so simple to make! All you need is garlic, olive oil, and salt.
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🌟 Why this recipe works
Roasting garlic in its papery outer layers is the best way to add garlic flavor to any recipe without it being overwhelming. The garlic becomes creamier and sweeter when roasted, making it the perfect addition to any dish like my tomato bisque soup recipe.
It's so convenient to have a jar of roasted garlic on hand rather than peeling and chopping fresh garlic to use in your cooking every day, and it literally couldn't be any easier to make and store to use throughout the week.
You don't need any blender or special kitchen equipment, just aluminum foil to wrap the garlic bulb and an oven to bake it in.
Recipes like garlic roasted potatoes or lemon garlic shrimp pasta are a great way to incorporate this flavor into your food. And if you're looking for something a little different, try adding roasted garlic to your next salad! The possibilities are endless.
So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try and enjoy the amazing flavor of roasted garlic!
🍽 Key Ingredients
Roasted garlic in the oven is delicious and only requires 3 ingredients, aluminum foil, 40 minutes, and an oven.
Olive oil - Just a tablespoon of olive oil is all you need to roast your garlic.
Garlic head - You'll need a garlic head for making roasted garlic and not individual garlic cloves. Feel free to use a few heads if you want a lot of roasted garlic on hand.
Salt - A touch of salt is all that's needed to bring out the flavor of the garlic.
Substitutions
Olive oil
If you don't have any olive oil, you can use another type of oil like vegetable oil, canola oil, or sunflower oil.
🔪 How to make
Roasted garlic is so simple to make! All you need is a head of garlic, some olive oil, and salt. Just follow these easy steps, and you'll have delicious roasted garlic in no time.
Preparations
- Cut ½ an inch off the top of the raw garlic bulb so that the tops of the individual cloves are exposed.
Cooking instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius.
Step 2
Place a piece of aluminum foil on a clean work surface and place the garlic bulb on top facing upwards.
Step 3
Drizzle the olive oil over the head and sprinkle salt on top. Cover the foil around the bulb and place it on a baking tray.
Step 4
Bake for 40 minutes until the garlic cloves are lightly browned and soft.
Step 5
Remove the roast garlic from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes before squeezing the roasted garlic cloves from their outer layer.
💭 Cooking tips
No foil, no problem
If you don't have any aluminum foil, you can use parchment paper or wax paper and wrap them with twine. You can also use a muffin tin to hold the garlic bulb in and cover it with parchment paper.
📖 Variations
There are so many ways to change up this roasted garlic recipe to add a bit more flavor. Try adding some paprika or chili powder, changing up the type of oil you use, or even roasting multiple garlic heads at once. Get creative and make this recipe your own!
Add herbs
If you're looking for a little more flavor, add 1 teaspoon of fresh herbs to the garlic before roasting. Fresh thyme, rosemary, and chervil are all great options.
Add chili
For a little bit of heat, add ¼ teaspoon of chili flakes to the garlic before roasting.
Add honey
Give the roasted garlic cloves a more caramelized flavor by drizzling 1 teaspoon of honey over the head before roasting.
🥗 What to serve with
There are so many great recipes that go well with roasted garlic, like cheesy garlic pull-apart knots, potato salad, pasta dishes, or mix it into sour cream dips.
If you're looking for some comforting fall recipes or the best Italian recipes to make with roasted garlic, try adding it to soups, like lentil potato and cream of chicken, or use it to make roasted garlic and pumpkin soup, which is sure to be a hit!
If you love your hot food, chilis and roasted garlic are the perfect combinations. Try our amazing Texas Roadhouse chili or white chicken chili.
No matter how you choose to use it, roasted garlic is a delicious and versatile ingredient that will elevate any dish. So get creative and enjoy!
🙋 Frequently asked questions
What is the benefit of roasting garlic?
Roasting garlic is a great way to bring out its natural sweetness and make it more mellow. It's also a healthier alternative to frying garlic, as it doesn't require any additional oil.
How do I roast garlic without an oven?
If you don't have an oven, you can roast garlic on the stovetop by placing the head of garlic in a pan with some oil and salt, then cook it over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until the cloves are browned and soft.
🧊 Storing
Once you have roasted your garlic, let it cool completely before storing it. You can store it in a jar or a small airtight container to keep it fresh.
Fridge - It will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks refrigerated.
Freezer - you can freeze roasted garlic for up to 3 months.
🍳 Related recipes
For more recipes to use with your creamy garlic, we have you covered with the best shrimp pasta recipes and the best chicken cutlets recipes. You'll find so many great recipes in this collection to enjoy with roast garlic.
👪 Serving size
1 head of roasted garlic will give you 10 - 12 cloves. The recipe is also easily adaptable to however much garlic you need - whether it's just one head or multiple heads of garlic.
Roasted garlic is a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be used in so many recipes. It's easy to make in minutes and saves busy moms on prep time during the week. Be sure to check out our amazing collection of recipes that use roasted garlic for more meal ideas.
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📋 Recipe
Roasted Garlic
Ingredients
- 1 head Garlic
- ½ tablespoon Olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preparations
- Cut ½ an inch off the top of the raw garlic bulb so that the tops of the individual cloves are exposed.
Cooking instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Place a piece of aluminum foil on a clean work surface and place the garlic bulb on top facing upwards.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the head and sprinkle salt on top. Cover the foil around the bulb and place it on a baking tray.
- Bake for 40 minutes until the garlic cloves are lightly browned and soft.
- Remove the roast garlic from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes before squeezing the roasted garlic cloves from their outer layer.
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