Name: Easy Roasted Garlic
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 4 heads garlic (whole); 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp salt

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Easy Roasted Garlic

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Easy Roasted Garlic

4 heads garlic (whole)

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 tsp salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Remove the papery skins from the outside of the garlic heads (do not separate the cloves). Slice the pointed tops from the heads, creating a flat surface exposing the cloves.

Cut four square sheets of aluminum foil. Place one head of garlic cut side up in the center of each sheet.

Drizzle the heads of garlic evenly with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt.

Wrap the aluminum foil tightly around each head of garlic. Place the heads on a baking sheet.

Roast the garlic on middle rack of oven until a toothpick easily pierces the cloves, 45-50 minutes.

Check to see that garlic is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Allow garlic to cool for at least 20 minutes. Once garlic is cool enough to handle, unwrap the heads. Serve whole, or squeeze the roasted cloves from their skins into a bowl.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Choose Fresh, Firm Garlic Heads 🧄
Select garlic heads that feel heavy and firm with unbroken skin; avoid any with soft spots or sprouting, as these indicate age and will result in bitter, less creamy roasted cloves.
Cut the Top Off for Even Roasting ✂️
Slice off the top quarter-inch of each garlic head to expose the cloves evenly; this allows heat to penetrate uniformly and helps the creamy center develop consistently.
Use Quality Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Generously 🫒
Drizzle premium extra-virgin olive oil liberally over the exposed cloves and wrap the heads well; this creates a steaming effect that transforms garlic into silky, spreadable sweetness.
Low and Slow for Maximum Sweetness 🕐
Roast at 400°F for 35-45 minutes until cloves are completely soft and golden; cooking too hot will scorch the outer layers, while too low will dry them out.
Store in Oil for Extended Freshness 🏺
Keep cooled roasted garlic submerged in olive oil in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks; the oil prevents oxidation and creates a ready-to-use condiment.