Garlic is one of those staple ingredients that is a must have in your kitchen. In the past, I would mince it up fresh and use it in a recipe. But after going to a dinner party a couple weeks back, I can no longer look at garlic in the same way. That night I was introduced to the euphoric experience that is roasted garlic. It was served as an appetizer on a cutting board right next to an array of cheeses and salted meats. I knew after that night I would have to recreate that experience, and this recipe is that attempt.
Roasted garlic is very versatile and can be used in dishes such as hummus or can be eaten on its own. It doesn’t take much to transform ordinary garlic to the golden goodness that is roasted garlic. Some oil, foil, and some heat are really all you need. Plus it’s a perfect excuse to justify buying that huge bag of garlic you see every time you go to Costco! Just roast up your remaining garlic before it begins to spoil and freeze the cloves for future use.
Roasted Garlic
Roasted Garlic
- Total Time: 50 mins
Ingredients
- whole heads of garlic
- avocado oil
- pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Cut the top 1/4 inch off from the garlic heads to expose the cloves.
- Place each garlic onto a piece of aluminum foil and drizzle 2 tablespoons of oil on the exposed cloves.
- Sprinkle with kosher salt and wrap up the garlic tightly with the foil.
- Bake for 45 mins or until cloves are golden brown and tender.
Notes
Bake in porcelain ramekins or on aluminum sheet pan
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
Step by Step
I used avocado oil but olive oil would also work.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cut the top 1/4 inch off from the garlic heads to expose the cloves.
Place each garlic onto a piece of aluminum foil and drizzle 2 tablespoons of oil on the exposed cloves.
Sprinkle with kosher salt and wrap up the garlic tightly with the foil. Bake for 45 mins or until cloves are golden brown and tender.
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