Fresh garlic roasted easily (Printable Version)

A simple method to roast fresh garlic for a sweet, mellow taste great for enhancing dishes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 1 whole head fresh garlic

→ Oils & Seasonings

02 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
03 - Pinch of salt
04 - Pinch of freshly ground black pepper (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F.
02 - Remove loose outer layers of the garlic head, leaving the skins on individual cloves intact.
03 - Slice approximately 1/4 inch off the top of the garlic head to expose the tops of the cloves.
04 - Place the garlic head cut-side up on a sheet of aluminum foil.
05 - Drizzle olive oil over exposed cloves and sprinkle with salt and optional black pepper.
06 - Wrap the garlic head tightly in the foil and place it on a baking sheet.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until cloves are soft and golden brown.
08 - Allow garlic to cool slightly, then squeeze roasted cloves out of their skins for use.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • One head of garlic transforms into something creamy and spreadable that tastes nothing like raw garlic, making it feel like a secret ingredient.
  • It's genuinely hard to mess up, and the smell filling your kitchen is basically aromatherapy.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cut on top of the garlic head, it's what lets the oil and heat reach the cloves directly and makes them sweet instead of just soft.
  • The moment you notice the tops turning golden brown, that's your signal to pull it out, because a little extra time makes the difference between creamy and slightly bitter.
03 -
  • If you're roasting multiple heads at once, they'll all be ready at the same time and give you plenty to use throughout the week in different dishes.
  • Room temperature roasted garlic spreads more easily on bread, so pull it from the fridge a few minutes before serving it as a condiment.

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