How To Roast Garlic in the Oven
Roasted garlic adds so much flavor and depth to any dish. Here's an easy way to roast garlic and elevate your favorite recipes.
Servings: 2 heads of garlic
Calories: 127kcal
Equipment
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 2 whole head garlic, unpeeled find plump and firm garlic heads
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Grab some aluminum foil, large enough to completely and tightly wrap each garlic head.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the top off each head of garlic, exposing the cloves. There’s no need to peel the skin off, but if prefer, you can remove the outermost papery layer.
- Place each garlic head on aluminum foil (1 sheet of foil per garlic head, they need to be wrapped separately). Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of olive oil over each garlic on the cut side. Then, sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper on each one.
- Wrap each garlic head securely and tightly with the aluminum foil, creating a sealed pouch. This will lock in all the flavors when roasting. Roast for 40 to 45 minutes undisturbed, or until golden brown and soft.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly so that it's easier to handle. Squeeze out roasted garlic cloves and use as needed on your favorite dishes. I like to mash it down into a paste so it's easier to incorporate. Use immedaitely or later (see make-ahead and freezing instructions below).
Notes
- Roasting individual cloves of garlic: Peel the cloves first and roast using the same instructions in the recipe card.
- Make ahead and storage: Store in a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Use as needed in dishes.
- Freezing: Freeze for up to 3 months. I like to freeze in portioned 2-tablespoon silicone trays.
- Olive oil: Vegetable, canola, avocado oil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1head garlic | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1163mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg