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    Home / Recipes / Tips and Tricks

    How to Roast Garlic

    By Heather · Published: Apr 4, 2019 · Updated: Mar 11, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links · See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

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     Today I'm showing you the simplest, most fool-proof way of how to roast garlic. Just season, wrap and bake for soft and savory cloves of roasted garlic that are great served with just about anything. Bulb of raw garlic being drizzled with olive oil ready to roast

    So you have an extra head of garlic lying around in your kitchen and want to do something with it besides adding it to spaghetti, making garlic bread or growing a nice little plant in your fruit basket?

    Roasting garlic is a great way to use up your extra garlic and is the perfect addition to many recipes, adding tons of flavor and a savory depth that isn't found from regular garlic. It's sweet, having lost the harshness that its raw form possesses and is also very soft and spreadable.

    What Do You Eat Roasted Garlic With?

    Roasted garlic is great used as a spread on bread instead of butter and used as a pizza topping. It's also great tossed into all kinds of pasta, minced and stirred into soups, mashed potatoes, salad dressings, gravies, and just about anything else that you would put regular garlic in and then some.

    How to Roast Garlic

    First, you'll need a head of garlic, a few teaspoons of olive oil, salt, pepper, and a sheet of aluminum foil.

    A head of raw garlic on a white cutting board

    Then, you'll cut the top of the garlic bulb with a sharp knife just low enough to take off the tops of the cloves, so they are exposed.A bulb of raw garlic cut and ready to roast

    Third, you'll lay the head of garlic on a sheet of foil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and drizzle with a little bit of olive oil making sure it's well coated.

    A bulb of garlic getting ready for roasting with olive oil

    Wrap the foil up and around the garlic and twist tight- you want to create a steam pocket inside the foil so make sure it's sealed.

    A foil pouch for roasting garlic

    Then, you'll place the garlic in a 425° oven and cook for 35-45 minutes or until garlic is caramelized on top and soft.

    Roasted Garlic in the oven wrapped in aluminum foil

    Last, you'll remove it from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before handling. The garlic cloves can be squeezed out of the skin or taken out with a cocktail fork.

    I Roasted Some Garlic Cloves, Now What?

    How to Store Roasted Garlic

    Once removed from the garlic husk, store garlic cloves in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

    Can Roasted Garlic Be Frozen?

    Yes! Remove the roasted cloves from the husk and place in an airtight container. Cloves can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Just defrost before using!Finished Roasted Garlic in aluminum foil with olive oil, salt, and pepper

    Want Recipes To Make with Roasted Garlic?

    Any of these recipes would be great with the addition of. Just substitute the roasted garlic straight across for the amount of garlic called for in the recipe.

    • Cheddar Garlic Corn Spoon Bread
    • The Best Cheesy Garlic Bread
    • Ultimate Garlic Bread
    • Maple Garlic Baked Salmon
    • Lemon-Garlic Aioli

    A head of garlic with olive oil and salt and pepper getting ready to be roasted

    How To Roast Garlic

    It's a simple process and turns out the most beautiful, sweet roasted garlic. 
    By Heather Cheney
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Resting Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 1 Head of Garlic

    Ingredients

    • 1 head Garlic
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 pinch black pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit
    • Cut the top of the garlic bulb with a sharp knife just low enough to take off the tops of the cloves so they are exposed.
    • Place garlic on a piece of aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. 
    • Wrap the foil up and around the garlic and twist tight- you want to create a steam pocket inside the foil.
    • Place in the oven and cook for 35-45 minutes or until garlic is soft and the top is browned.
    • Let cool for 10 minutes, unwrap and either squeeze the cooked garlic cloves out of the husks or remove with a small fork. 
    • Store garlic cloves in an airtight container for 1 week in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer. 

    Chef's Notes:

    This recipe was originally published in August of 2014. I've since updated the text of the post and answered some questions, but the recipe remains the same. 

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving: 1 g | Calories: 165 kcal | Carbohydrates: 9 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 295 mg | Potassium: 112 mg | Vitamin C: 8.7 mg | Calcium: 51 mg | Iron: 0.5 mg

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    Comments

    1. Ruth Kaye says

      February 21, 2015 at 9:23 pm

      5 stars
      I thank you for showing me how to cook garlic

      Reply
    2. Margarita Nuñez says

      February 27, 2014 at 7:33 am

      I would like to suscribe, I like cooking and to know new receipes. Thanks a lot.

      Reply
    3. Paula says

      December 10, 2012 at 5:55 pm

      5 stars
      The Kitchen Boss aka the Cake Boss has a great recipe on the TLC website for White Bean Dip with Roasted Garlic. Absolutely delicious and easy. He's a great cook and has excellent recipes. I house smells like "Italian perfume" whenever I roast garlic. lol

      Reply
      • Heather says

        December 13, 2012 at 10:25 pm

        Oooh, that sounds heavenly!

        Reply
    4. hani says

      August 27, 2012 at 9:55 am

      5 stars
      This is fantastic, I've always wanted to try it. I had no idea it is so easy. Going to try it today. Thanks.

      Reply
    5. liz says

      August 16, 2012 at 2:00 pm

      5 stars
      dude! i have always wanted roasted garlic and i've always failed miserably at it! thank you!

      Reply
      • Jennife says

        August 19, 2012 at 8:56 am

        This looks awesome, I love garlic!! Will definitely

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