Description
This roasted garlic recipe yields soft, golden-brown garlic cloves with a rich, mellow flavor. Roasting garlic enhances its sweetness and creates a spreadable texture perfect for adding depth to dishes or enjoying on its own.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 heads garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare for Roasting: Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Take each head of garlic and slice about ½ inch off the top to expose the cloves. This helps the oil penetrate and ensures even roasting without drying out the garlic.
- Season the Garlic: Place each garlic head on a sheet of foil. Drizzle the olive oil over the exposed cloves, then sprinkle with salt. Wrap tightly in the foil to create a sealed, steamy environment that promotes perfect roasting.
- Roast to Perfection: Place the foil-wrapped garlic heads on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the cloves are tender and browned. Let cool completely before squeezing the soft garlic out of their skins. The roasted cloves should be spreadable and have a sweet, mellow flavor.
Notes
- For a milder garlic flavor, roast for the minimum time suggested and keep an eye on the color.
- Use roasted garlic as a spread on bread, a flavor enhancer for soups, sauces, or mashed potatoes.
- Roasted garlic can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or frozen for longer storage.
- Be careful when squeezing the garlic out of the skins; allow it to cool fully to avoid burns.
