Description
This roasted garlic recipe transforms whole garlic heads into a soft, caramelized, and flavorful ingredient perfect for spreading on bread, mixing into dishes, or adding a sweet, mellow garlic flavor to any recipe. Roasting garlic mellows its pungency, producing a nutty, rich taste that enhances numerous meals.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 8 heads garlic
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C) to prepare for roasting the garlic.
- Prepare the garlic heads: Peel away and discard the outer layers of the whole garlic bulbs, leaving the heads intact. Slice off about 1/4 to 1/2 inch (0.6 to 1.3 cm) from the top of each head to expose the individual cloves inside.
- Arrange the garlic for roasting: Line a baking dish with a large piece of aluminum foil. Place each garlic head cut side up on the foil, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Season and oil the garlic: Sprinkle sea salt and black pepper evenly over each head. Drizzle 1 to 2 teaspoons of olive oil onto each, allowing the oil to flow between the cloves for thorough flavor infusion.
- Seal and roast: Fold the foil over the garlic, sealing it tightly to create a packet. Place the baking dish into the oven and roast the garlic for 30 to 40 minutes, until the cloves are golden brown and tender.
- Cool and extract: Remove the garlic from the oven and allow it to cool from hot to warm. To remove the roasted garlic cloves, gently squeeze from the root end into a bowl, where they can be mashed or spread as desired.
Notes
- Adjust roasting time based on the size of the garlic heads; larger heads may require additional minutes.
- Roasted garlic can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Use roasted garlic as a spread, in mashed potatoes, sauces, or salad dressings for enhanced flavor.
- Be careful when squeezing garlic after roasting as it will be hot; allow it to cool appropriately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Universal
Keywords: roasted garlic, garlic roast, garlic paste, baked garlic, garlic condiment, garlic spread
