If you aren’t a fan of the strong taste of raw garlic, you may want to try roasting it. We like to roast garlic in the oven and then spread it on toast. We roast a few heads of garlic at a time, because once we start eating it, we can’t stop! It’s awesome on a grilled cheese sandwich or tossed into your pasta.
How do you roast garlic?
- Slice the top off of a head of garlic.
- Place on foil, and drizzle olive oil over the top of the head of garlic.
- Close the foil and roast at 375 degrees for 45-55 minutes.
Can you roast garlic without foil?
Yes, just place the head of garlic in an oven safe pan and drizzle oil over the top. Roast at 375 degrees until tender on the inside.
What can you spread roasted garlic on?
Roasted garlic is delicious spread on toast, sandwiches, crackers, or vegetables. You can also mix it into soups, sauces, and mashed potatoes.
How long can you keep roasted garlic in the refrigerator?
You can store this garlic in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Can you freeze roasted garlic?
Yes, you can freeze it! Just mash it up and freeze the garlic paste in teaspoon or tablespoon sized portions. Store in freezer bags or freezer safe containers.
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How to Roast Garlic.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Cut the tops of the heads of garlic, exposing the cloves.
- Discard the tops. Place garlic heads on foil and drizzle generously with olive oil.
- Close up the foil, making a little packet that keeps the garlic and oil sealed inside.
Place the foil packets directly on the oven rack. Roast at 375 degrees for about 45-55 minutes until golden brown and very soft.
- Once cool enough to handle, remove the garlic cloves. Spread on toast and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
You can store roasted garlic in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
You can store the roasted garlic paste in the freezer - just freeze it in teaspoon or tablespoonful sized portions in a freezer bag or container.
This post was originally written in May 2011. It has been updated with new photos and tips.
Cool! I actually do the opposite thing- I toast some french bread and then rub raw garlic over it. more potent, but yummy!
mm i love roasted garlic!! i actually roasted some last night to include in our enchiladas verdes.. they bring such amazing flavor!
Wow! Love roasted garlic! Yummy! Sauteed mushrooms with garlic, lemon and butter. Gotta love good garlic press ;)
Thanks for sharing this recipe and how to.
Ruth
My daughter likes to take the skins off of the garlic – she’s a great helper.
My favorite non human kitchen helper would be the glass juicer from my Great Grandma.
Winter is long… garlic is good! That’s our motto here in Canada.
LOVE roasted garlic!! It’s great on a baguette and my fave is when I make cioppino…the martha version is actually one of the bet versions too!!
I am a garlic lover, both in food, and when I’m about to get sick – I just crush it and swallow it with water – nasty but effective!
Love garlic- recently wrote a post about it here:
http://ladyofthearts.blogspot.com/2011/04/garlic-roasted-garlic-health-benefits.html
have a great day!
Oh my, that sounds delicious and I’ve never tried it. Favorite kitchen tool? I’d have to say my salad spinner – best money I’ve spent to date.
I went to a naturopath a few years ago who recommended raw garlic everyday. I just couldn’t quite do it – but I love cooking with it and always increase the amount when I’m getting sick :)
my grandma is a firm believe in garlic pills :)