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Creamy Roasted Garlic Cloves

These roasted garlic cloves make a wonderful topping for warm bread, mashed cauliflower, or any cooked vegetable.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 56 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 24 garlic cloves peeled, from 2-3 heads of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ¼ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with high-heat-resistant parchment paper.
  2. Place the garlic in a bowl. Add the olive oil and mix to coat.
  3. Spread the garlic cloves on the prepared baking sheet, in a single layer. Season them with salt.
  4. Bake uncovered until golden brown and fork-tender, stirring halfway through. Depending on your oven and the size of the garlic cloves, the total baking time should be between 20 and 30 minutes (see notes below). Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Oven temperatures vary, and garlic burns easily, so please keep a close eye on it to make sure it doesn't burn. The time in the oven can also be affected by the size of the cloves you use. After you make this recipe once, you'll know how long the garlic needs to spend in your oven. The first time you make this recipe, I recommend you start checking after 7 minutes and keep checking frequently
  • The best way to change this recipe is to use melted butter instead of olive oil to coat the garlic. The combination of garlic, butter, and salt is wonderful. One more thing that I sometimes do is to sprinkle the cloves ever so lightly with dried thyme. It adds an interesting layer of flavor to the dish.
  • You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Gently reheat them in the microwave at 50% power. They'll be just as good as when freshly cooked. You can also freeze the cooled leftovers in freezer bags or containers for up to three months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 6garlic cloves Calories 56kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Sodium 143mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 56

% Daily Value*

Serving 6garlic cloves
Calories 56kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Sodium 143mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.