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Roasted Garlic Recipe
5 from 12 votes

Roasted Garlic Recipe

Roasted Garlic Recipe transforms whole garlic bulbs by slowly baking them in olive oil until soft and golden. The roasting mellows the raw pungency into a creamy texture ideal for spreading or mixing into dishes. This method involves peeling the bulbs just enough to expose the cloves, trimming the root end, then baking wrapped in foil at 400°F. The result is an aromatic, buttery garlic that can be served warm or stored for later use.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 66 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French, Italian, American, Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 6 garlic bulbs
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 foot aluminum foil sheet

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°.
  2. Peel the outside layers of the garlic bulbs until the cloves are exposed but connected to the bulb.
  3. Next, slice about a ½” inch of the opposite end of the root end to expose the raw shelled garlic cloves.
  4. Drizzle the olive oil onto the center of a piece of aluminum foil and place the garlic bulb cut side down right onto the oil.
  5. Wrap the foil up to close and bake at 400° for about 30 to 35 minutes or until the garlic is golden brown and soft. Serve.

Notes

  • You can prepare roasted garlic up to 3 days in advance and keep it refrigerated for up to 7 days.
  • Reheat wrapped in foil at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes to enjoy it warm and softened.
  • For a similar flavor, garlic confit can be made by cooking cloves submerged in olive oil on low heat until golden and tender.
  • Increase roasting time by 20 to 25 minutes when using elephant garlic bulbs due to their larger size.

Nutrition Information

Calories 66kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 0.2g (0%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 12mg (0%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 0.03g (0%) Vitamin A 0.3IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 66

% Daily Value*

Calories 66kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 0.2g 0%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 12mg 0%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 0.03g 0%
Vitamin A 0.3IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

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