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    Home » Recipes » Side » Roast Garlic

    Roast Garlic

    Published: Oct 13, 2021 · Modified: Apr 6, 2023 by Tonia Larson

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    Wondering how to roast garlic in the oven? This delicious roasted garlic is easy to make and can be used in so many recipes.

    roast garlic heads in a yellow pan

    Fresh garlic is essential in so many recipes. It adds a unique flavor. When you roast garlic, the flavor mellows making it more mild. The softened roast garlic cloves can be spread on bread or mashed to be used in other recipes.

    three bulbs and olive oil in a small bowl

    Roasted Garlic Ingredients

    There are only two ingredients needed to roast garlic. It doesn’t get much easier than that! Scroll down for the complete recipe with ingredient measurements.

    • Garlic: You’ll need as many heads of garlic as you want to roast. Since they need to bake for quite awhile you may want to roast several at once. Store the roasted garlic in the refrigerator or in the freezer.
    • Olive oil: The only other ingredient you need is a little olive oil.
    three heads of roasted garlic

    How To Roast Garlic

    To roast garlic, you simply bake it in the oven until tender and golden! Scroll down for the printable recipe card and complete instructions.

    • Prepare: Remove the excess papery skins from the head of garlic. Then, cut off the top to expose the garlic cloves inside.
    • Olive Oil: Place the cut garlic in an oven-safe dish and drizzle the olive oil over the top.
    • Bake: Cover the dish with heavy-duty foil and bake the garlic at 375˚F for 45-55 minutes until golden.
    • Alternate Method: Wrap the individaul heads of garlic with heavy-duty foil rather than wrapping the whole pan.
    clove of roasted garlic on a fork

    Frequently Asked Questions About Roast Garlic

    How do you get the cloves of roast garlic out of the head?

    To get the cloves out of the head of roasted garlic, you can use a dinner fork or a fondue fork. Another option is to squeeze the bottom of the head to pop the cloves out.

    Can you freeze roasted garlic?

    How is roasted garlic different from regular garlic?

    three heads of roasted garlic in a pan

    Looking for ways to use roasted garlic? Try these recipes:

    This Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe makes the smoothest, creamiest, most flavorful potatoes. They are the perfect side dish.

    Make this easy Garlic Cheese Spread to serve as a side dish or appetizer with warm, crusty baguettes.

    Crave-Worthy two-ingredient dough Garlic Knots are a super easy appetizer or side to serve with pizza or pasta. Better make a double batch!

    three heads of roasted garlic in a pan

    Roast Garlic

    Wondering how to roast garlic in the oven? This delicious roasted garlic is easy to make and can be used in so many recipes.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 3 servings
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    Equipment

    Crocheted Pot Holders
    Cutting Board Set
    Calphalon Knife Block Set
    Orange Cast Iron Skillet

    Ingredients

    • 3 whole heads of garlic
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375˚F Remove the excess papery skins from the heads of garlic and slice off the tops so that the bulbs are exposed.
      slicing the top off of the head to expose the cloves
    • Place the garlic heads in an oven-safe pan and drizzle them with olive oil.
      drizzle with olive oil
    • Cover the pan with heavy-duty foil. Or you can wrap the heads of garlic in foil if you prefer.
      wrap pan with foil
    • Bake at 375˚F for 40-45 minutes or until golden.
      oven roasted garlic in a pan

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 0.3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg
    Course: Vegetables
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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