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How to Roast Garlic Cloves In The Oven

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Easy to follow instructions on how to slow roast garlic in the oven resulting in a creamy, sweet flavor that is the perfect complement to many dishes!

Roasting garlic is, hands-down, one of the easiest and most affordable ways to elevate home-cooked food to restaurant quality.

If you’ve never roasted your own garlic at home, you’ll be amazed (and thrilled) to learn that the process is as easy as 1-2-3:

Cut

First, using a sharp knife, slice 1/4 inch off the top of a whole head of garlic to expose the individual cloves. (Hint: Find the root of the bulb and cut off the opposite end of the head. Similar to chopping an onion, always leave the root in-tact.)

Season:

Next, place on a large square of foil and drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Wrap with foil and bake:

Lastly, Wrap foil tightly around the garlic head and throw in a 400-degree oven for 45 minutes.

End result? Soft and creamy cloves of perfection that add a sweet and mild garlic flavor to anything from pasta to pizzas to sandwiches and more.

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Frequently asked questions:

What does roasted garlic go well with?

One of my favorite uses for roasted garlic is to whisk it into a vinaigrette with lemon juice and olive oil. It’s also delicious spread on warm crusty bread or use it in a dip. It’s everything you expect from a restaurant, no reservation required.

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Whole Roasted Garlic

How to Roast Garlic Cloves In The Oven

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Liz Della Croce
Easy to follow instructions on how to slow roast garlic in the oven resulting in a creamy, sweet flavor that is the perfect compliment to many dishes!
PREP: 5 minutes
COOK: 45 minutes
TOTAL: 45 minutes
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Servings4

Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • First, using a sharp knife, slice 1/4 inch off the top of a whole head of garlic to expose the individual cloves. (Hint: Find the root of the bulb and cut off the opposite end of the head. Similar to chopping an onion, always leave the root in-tact.)
  • Place whole garlic cloves on top of a 12 x 12 square of tin foil and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Wrap foil around the garlic tightly and roast in oven for 45 minutes; let cool.
  • When garlic is cool enough to handle, gently push garlic out of skin and mash with a fork or eat cloves whole.

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Nutrition

Serving: 4cloves | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 582mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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One response to “How to Roast Garlic Cloves In The Oven”

  1. Rachel @ Queen Of Constance Avatar
    Rachel @ Queen Of Constance

    Thanks for this quick tutorial on roasting garlic. I used two different sized ramekins to roast one head. Turned out beautifully..

    I think your recipes are inspiring. I stumbled upon your website while searching for recipes. I’m so glad I discovered your soulful recipes.

    keep sharing!