Description
Perfectly roasted garlic transforms ordinary cloves into sweet, nutty, and caramelized morsels that elevate any dish. This simple technique mellows garlic’s pungent flavor, creating a spreadable, versatile ingredient perfect for enhancing soups, sauces, dressings, and bread. With minimal effort and ingredients, you’ll achieve restaurant-quality roasted garlic every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 heads garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare for Roasting: Preheat the oven to 400℉. Slice about ½” off the top of the heads of garlic, enough to expose each clove. This allows the oil to penetrate and the garlic to roast evenly while preventing the garlic from drying out during the roasting process.
- Season the Garlic: Place a head on a sheet of foil. Drizzle the olive oil over the head of garlic, then sprinkle the salt over top. Wrap the foil to cover the head of garlic completely. Repeat with the other head. The oil helps conduct heat evenly while adding flavor, and the foil creates a steamy environment for perfect roasting.
- Roast to Perfection: Place the foil-wrapped heads of garlic on a sheet pan and roast for 35-40 minutes, or until the cloves are browned and soft. Let the garlic cool fully, then squeeze the cloves out. The garlic should be tender enough to easily squeeze from the papery skins, with a spreadable consistency and golden-brown color.
Notes
- Store roasted garlic in an airtight container, jar, or bag. It’ll last 3-4 days in the fridge.
- For longer storage, freeze the roasted garlic. It’ll last 10-12 months. Portion it into a lightly oiled ice cube tray and freeze for 1-2 hours, or until solid. Then transfer the portions to a sealable freezer bag or airtight container.
- You can use roasted garlic straight from the freezer in recipes, or let it thaw for 10-20 minutes to soften first.
- Roasted garlic makes excellent compound butter when mixed with softened butter, herbs, and a pinch of salt.
- Try spreading roasted garlic on toasted bread for a simple but delicious appetizer.
- Add to mashed potatoes, pasta sauces, soups, or salad dressings for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 head of garlic
- Calories: 50kcal
- Sugar: 150mg
- Sodium: 4g
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
