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roasted garlic spread

Elizabeth33 avatar
Recipe by
Joanne Hendriksen
@Elizabeth33

This Healthy Spread can be a useful addition to your table while being offered for a variety of dishes.

yield serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 1 Hr 45 Min
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For roasted garlic spread

  • 1
    garlic (try elephant garlic)

How To Make roasted garlic spread

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Put whole head, root-end down, in a shallow baking dish. Or try the quick way=(Hint: microwave for 12-15 seconds (according the size) until garlic whistles but doesn't burst, then remove ) Practice makes perfect.
  • 2
    Cool & Remove the loose, papery, outer skin from the garlic.
  • 3
    If using the Oven method put whole head, root-end down, in a shallow baking dish. Roast for 1- 1/4 hours or until the garlic is soft.
  • 4
    Cool until it is easy to handle. Squeeze the soft garlic out of skin.
  • 5
    Variation: Mix the roasted garlic with 3 cups cooked white beans.
  • 6
    Process in a blender or food processor until smooth. Add 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for a spicier spread. Spread on toast or crackers for a delicious treat.
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