Easy Roasted Garlic Recipe (2024)

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Posted: 1/25/21Updated: 1/26/21

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This post shows you how to make roasted garlic with step by step photos- transforming it from sharp and pungent to caramelized, soft and slightly sweet. Spread it on toast, or use it to level up your soups, hummus or mashed potatoes.

Mastering basic kitchen skills like how to open a pomegranate or how to cook bacon in the oven is a great way to make you more confident and efficient in the kitchen. Another basic you absolutely need in your culinary tool belt? Learning how to make roasted garlic!

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If you're looking for easy (and healthy) ways to add flavor to recipes, roasted garlic is going to be a game changer for you!

Roasting garlic brings out a whole new side to garlic: it caramelizes, mellowing out the harshness of raw garlic, and bringing out a slight sweetness you never knew garlic had!

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Why you should be roasting garlic

it adds depth of flavor to so many dishes
it's so different from raw or sauteed garlic and gets kind of sweet
it's super versatile, and works in tons of recipes
it's cheap, easy, and so delicious!

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Recipe video

Watch the video below to see how easy this method is! You can find more videos on myYouTube channel!

Step by step directions

1. Cut garlic- chop the top ¼ inch off the top of the head of garlic. You want to expose the top of each clove.

2. Wrap & drizzle- wrap each head of garlic with foil, leaving the top open. Drizzle with olive oil so that it covers the top of the head of garlic and pools slightly around it (1-2 teaspoons total).

3. Roast it up- Seal the foil up around the top of the garlic. Roast in the oven at 425°F for 45 or so minutes (start checking at 35 min). Your garlic is ready to come out when it is golden and soft throughout.

4. Cool + store- Cool the garlic for 20 minutes, until it is safe to handle. Squeeze the head of garlic to pop the cloves out. Store in a jar for up to 2 weeks.

Storage

fridge- store in an air tight jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. You can drizzle with extra olive oil to keep it moist.
freezer- press the garlic into ice cube trays and freeze until solid. Transfer to a silicone freezer bag or reusable container and freeze for up to 6 months.

How to use it

Soup- blend into creamy soups for an extra layer of flavor.

Try adding it to:

FAQ

How do you store roasted garlic?

Unlike raw garlic, roasted garlic must be stored in the fridge. You can either leave it wrapped in the foil used for roasting, or pop out the cloves and store in a jar with a glug of olive oil. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Can I freeze roasted garlic?

Roasted garlic may also be frozen. To freeze, press the roasted garlic into ice cube trays and freeze until solid. Transfer to a silicone bag or meal prep container and freeze for up to 3 months.

Can I roast garlic without the foil?

It's important to cover your garlic while roasting so the cloves don't dry out, so if you're looking for a zero-waste garlic roasting method,you could try putting in a baking dish and covering with a reusable silicone lid.

What kind of oil should I use?

Easy Roasted Garlic Recipe

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Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 45 minutes mins

Total Time: 50 minutes mins

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Easy roasted garlic- this post walks you through exactly how to roast garlic with step by step photos!

1 head

Ingredients

▢ 1 head of garlic
▢ extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Heat oven to 425°F.
Cut garlic-chop the top ¼ inch off the top of the head of garlic. You want to expose the top of each clove.
Wrap & drizzle-wrap each head of garlic with foil, leaving the top open. Drizzle with olive oil so that it covers the top of the head of garlic and pools slightly around it (1-2 teaspoons total).
Roast it up-Seal the foil up around the top of the garlic. Roast in the oven at 425°F for 45 or so minutes (start checking at 35 min). Your garlic is ready to come out when it is golden and soft throughout.
Cool + store-Cool the roasted garlic for 20 minutes, until it is safe to handle. Squeeze the head of garlic to pop the cloves out. Store in a jar for up to 2 weeks.

Tips:

Storage

fridge-store in an air tight jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. You can drizzle with extra olive oil to keep it moist.
freezer-press the roasted garlic into ice cube trays and freeze until solid. Transfer to a silicone freezer bag or reusable container and freeze for up to 6 months.

Video

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1head of garlic, Calories: 75kcal, Carbohydrates: 0g, Protein: 0g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 0mg, Sugar: 0g, Vitamin C: 0.9mg

Author: Denise Bustard

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

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Meet Denise Bustard

Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more.