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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Roasted Garlic

    Published: June 27, 2019 · Updated: December 15, 2020 · By: Krissy · 27 Comments
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    how to make roasted garlic

    Roasted Garlic is incredibly easy to make and adds so much flavor to your favorite recipes. Here are my easy cooking tips on how to roast garlic.

    Forget the old method of roasting whole heads of garlic. My method is so incredibly easy and the results are perfect every time!

    how to roast garlic

    Why this recipe works:

    Unlike raw garlic which is extremely strong and potent, roasted garlic has a much more mild flavor.

    In it's raw form, garlic is hard and crunchy. Once roasted properly, the golden brown outside is chewy and the inside is soft and creamy.

    You can substitute roasted garlic for any recipe that calls for garlic. Since the flavor is more mild, you can double, triple, or quadruple the amount!

    • Rather than making whole roasted garlic, I buy peeled garlic cloves in bulk at Costco and make roasted peeled garlic instead!
    • Using pre-peeled garlic cloves saves time and enables you to make a large batch.
    • This method is much easier than roasting a garlic bulb where you simply cut off the end, drizzle it in olive oil, and bake it in the oven.
    • When you roast garlic in olive oil, it keeps much longer than fresh garlic. Also, by making a large batch, you will always have it available to use in recipes.
    whole heads of garlic about to be roasted

    How to roast garlic:

    1. First step is to line a baking dish with parchment paper. This step isn't necessary, but it makes for easy clean up.
    2. I roast about 4 cups of peeled garlic cloves at a time. This may seem like a lot, but it keeps a lot longer in the refrigerator once it has been roasted versus raw. Plus, I throw my roasted garlic cloves in just about everything I make.
    3. Not a lot of olive oil is needed. Figure about a half tablespoon for every cup of garlic cloves.
    4. Then, to roast, simply start off with a 400 degree F oven and roast the garlic for about 20 minutes. This will make the tops nice and brown. At this point, I give it a good stir and reduce the heat to 350 degrees F.
    5. I like to stir the garlic about every five minutes during the second half of the cooking process to ensure even cooking and browning. Just make sure you're careful not to smash them.

    That's it! No squeezing the golden cloves of garlic out of the papery bulb. No mess. Perfect results every time.

    easy method to roast garlic recipe

    Best uses for roasted garlic:

    I seriously use roasted garlic almost daily in my cooking. Here are some of my favorite methods for incorporating roasted garlic into your meals.

    • Scrambled eggs - whether you like to mix in a ton of sauteed veggies or just eat plain scrambled eggs in the morning, some smashed roasted garlic adds amazing flavor.
    • Garlic bread - I have found that roasted garlic makes the absolute best garlic bread! I cook an entire loaf until heated through. While it's cooking, I mix together some high quality butter, a ton of roasted garlic, and some garlic herb blend to make a spread. Then, when the bread comes out of the oven, just lather each piece up with the spread.
    • Garlic roasted potatoes - Stir in a handful and watch the flavor change from good to oh-my-god-what's-in-these?
    • Roasted Brussels sprouts with garlic - Since I keep my roasted garlic in the fridge, I just toss some in with the sprouts for the last few minutes of cooking.
    • Homemade pizza - technically we buy frozen pizzas all the time and add a bunch of veggies at home before we cook them. You better believe I add a ton of garlic.
    • Roasted garlic aioli - aka the best spread or dip ever
    • Make a vibrant pink Beet Hummus!

    And the list goes on and on!

    easiest way to make roasted garlic
    how to roast garlic

    Roasted Garlic

    Roasted Garlic is incredibly easy to make and adds so much flavor to your favorite recipes. Here are my easy cooking tips on how to roast garlic. #roastedgarlic #oven #recipe #uses #cloves
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Scale: 24 servings
    Recipe Created By: Krissy Allori

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups garlic cloves (peeled)
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
    • Line baking dish with parchment paper. Add garlic cloves and olive oil; toss to combine.
      garlic cloves that are about to be roasted
    • Roast garlic in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Stir the garlic for even browning, reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees, and continue cooking for another 20 minutes - this time carefully stirring every five minutes. Take care not to smash the garlic cloves while stirring.
      roasted garlic cloves
    • Enjoy warm, otherwise allow to fully cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 7.1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    1. Kathryn Gossman

      August 30, 2022 at 12:08 pm

      I buy garlic in bulk and chop it up in a food processor and store it in olive oil. Would I be able to do the same with the roasted garlic? I make minced garlic and a garlic paste.

      Reply
      • Krissy

        September 05, 2022 at 6:03 am

        If you mean roast it and then chop it up with a food processor to store it? Yes - that is what I do. I don't add extra olive oil, but you can.

        Reply
    2. Heather

      July 26, 2022 at 9:32 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for this, YUM !!!

      Reply
    3. Linda

      September 02, 2021 at 6:50 pm

      Do you store in oil in the fridge or just in a bag or container? Everything I've read about storing roasted garlic says to cover it in oil and put in fridge and use within a week.

      Reply
      • Krissy

        September 10, 2021 at 5:04 am

        I store the roasted garlic in the fridge and have used it for months. Whether I should or not is another question, but it always tastes great and has never gone bad on me. Fresh garlic, however, does.

        Reply
    4. Joe

      March 18, 2021 at 7:40 am

      Be careful of using already peeled garlic. though it is cheaper if its from china it is full of pesticides that are not legal to use in the US anymore. Use California garlic as its pesticide free though probably more expensive but healthier. Check out the origin of the garlic whole too. Chinese garlic will not have the roots attached and if packaged it will be marked where its from.

      Reply
      • Krissy

        March 22, 2021 at 6:11 am

        I totally agree! I buy a big bag of California grown organic garlic cloves at Costco.

        Reply
    5. Gena

      January 28, 2021 at 8:47 pm

      Hello, my garlic turned out a little too crisp, making it hard to mash up. Do you think it was because I didn't use the parchment paper?

      Reply
      • Krissy

        January 30, 2021 at 6:57 am

        Very possible. I also tend to cook mine in a stone casserole dish which is more gentle. You can always try a lower heat and/or stir them more often next time.

        Reply
    6. Karen

      August 14, 2020 at 4:47 pm

      Thank you for the post. I am still dealing with last years crop so it did half in jars and half roasted.

      Reply
    7. Pj

      June 19, 2020 at 12:39 pm

      I recently ate roasted garlic at a crawfish boil. It was so good and had a buttery taste. Is that natural or is there a trick for that?

      Reply
      • Krissy

        June 23, 2020 at 5:57 am

        That's what happens when you roast it. Super creamy and chewy and the flavor is divine.

        Reply
    8. Cheryl

      April 25, 2020 at 3:31 am

      5 stars
      The best way of roasting garlic! So easy!°
      Thank You !

      Reply
    9. Kathy

      March 21, 2020 at 7:33 am

      Can you freeze the garlic

      Reply
      • Krissy

        March 23, 2020 at 10:56 am

        Yes! I'm about to make another big batch and I think I will, but I'll also say that my last batch has lasted a REALLY long time in the fridge. I think I made it a couple months ago!

        Reply
      • Marlo

        January 13, 2022 at 10:34 am

        I haven’t roasted garlic this way before but I’m having a macaroni and cheese bar on Saturday. I think this would be the perfect solution for having roasted garlic that actually looks nice…and as a side note the house will smell AMAZING!

        Reply
    10. Cheryl

      November 12, 2019 at 3:11 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic! You made this so simple. Thank you

      Reply
    11. Billy

      June 28, 2019 at 4:29 am

      5 stars
      Perfect fool proof way to make roasted garlic, comes out every time! Thank you.

      Reply
    12. Jen

      June 28, 2019 at 4:18 am

      5 stars
      This is one of my favorite ways to add flavor to any dish! I even make it smear all over fresh bread. It's dangerously delicious!

      Reply
      • Deena

        November 11, 2020 at 7:56 pm

        Ooooooh, I love garlic! How long does this last in the refrigerator?

        Reply
        • Krissy

          November 16, 2020 at 1:52 pm

          I've actually kept mine in the refrigerator for much longer than a month and it was fine. I've never had it go bad. Now, my process is to roast the entire back and then I divide it between three small containers. One goes in the fridge and the other two go in the freezer. When I'm half way through the last container, I buy another bag and start all over again!

          Reply
    13. Aimee Shugarman

      June 28, 2019 at 4:17 am

      5 stars
      Roasted garlic is amazing. And I love the way my house smells, is that weird? LOL

      Reply
      • Krissy

        June 28, 2019 at 7:37 am

        Not weird at all!

        Reply
    14. Tina

      June 27, 2019 at 8:56 pm

      5 stars
      I love doing this- roasted garlic is so awesome!

      Reply
    15. Melissa

      June 27, 2019 at 6:54 pm

      5 stars
      Ours turned out perfect! Thanks so much!

      Reply
    16. Alfred Gorlick

      June 27, 2019 at 1:37 pm

      I also use the jars of peeled garlic. I place them in a ramekin, cover with olive oil and roast at 400 degrees for about 40 minutes. I get great garlic and great oil.

      Reply
      • Krissy

        June 28, 2019 at 7:35 am

        Great recommendation!

        Reply

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