If you’re looking to add a burst of flavor to your dishes, roasted garlic is the way to go. It’s incredibly easy to make, and the result is a rich, buttery, and slightly sweet garlic that can be used in a variety of dishes. Whether you spread it on bread, mix it with mashed potatoes, or use it to flavor sauces and soups, roasted garlic adds a delicious depth of flavor to any recipe.
To make easy oven roasted garlic, you’ll need just a few ingredients:
- Whole garlic bulbs
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. While the oven is heating up, take your garlic bulbs and slice off the top, exposing the cloves. Place each bulb on a square of aluminum foil, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap the foil around the garlic, creating a sealed pouch.
Place the garlic pouches directly on the oven rack, and roast for about 40-45 minutes, or until the garlic becomes soft and golden brown. Once the garlic is roasted, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Then, carefully open the foil pouches and squeeze out the garlic cloves. They should come out easily and have a creamy consistency.
Tip: If you want to extract every last bit of flavor from your roasted garlic, save the oil that collects in the foil pouch. You can use it as a delicious dressing for salads or drizzle it over roasted vegetables.
Roasted garlic can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Use it whenever you want to add a savory, garlicky flavor to your dishes without the sharp bite of raw garlic.
