how to make roasted garlic
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When roasted, garlic has a much different taste than when it's raw. It releases its natural sugars becoming caramelized with a mild, sweet flavor. Using roasted garlic enhances the flavor of what it's added to, giving the dish a naturally sweet, buttery, richness that is like nothing else.
(2 ratings)
yield
serving(s)
prep time
5 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For how to make roasted garlic
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1garlic bulb
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1 Tbspolive oil
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1 pinchsalt
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1 pinchpepper (optional)
How To Make how to make roasted garlic
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1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the top half off the garlic bulb. Throw away the top portion.
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2Place remaining garlic bulb in a small baking dish.
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3Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over each bulb. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Several garlic bulbs can be roasted at once. Just double or triple the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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4Cover baking dish with foil.
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5Cooking time varies depending on the size of the garlic. For small bulbs, 30-40 minutes. Large bulbs, 45-60 minutes. Check early for doneness. They should be softened with a golden color.
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6Once done, let garlic cool to touch. Hold it in the palm of your hand and squeeze the bulb to release the cloves.
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7Use a fork to mash the roasted garlic cloves.
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8Serve with crackers, bread, alongside a dip, etc.
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