It’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t adore garlic. A staple in cuisines worldwide, garlic brings a distinctive, pungent flavor that’s truly irresistible, not to mention the delicious aroma it releases. But did you know you can enhance garlic’s flavor even more? Discover how to roast garlic in the oven with three different methods to take its taste to the next level.
INGREDIENTS
Option 1: How to Roast a Whole Head of Garlic
- 1 head garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt (optional)
Option 2: How to Roast Garlic in a Foil Pouch in the Oven
- 1 head garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt (optional)
Option 3: How to Roast Individual Garlic Cloves
- 1 head garlic (cloves separated and peeled)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Option 1: How to Roast a Whole Head of Garlic
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Gently peel the outer skin from the garlic head, keeping the cloves intact in their casings.
- Slice off the top of the garlic head to expose the cloves.
- Place the garlic head in a bread pan and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt if desired, and coat the head evenly.
- Cover the pan with aluminum foil.
- Roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the garlic is soft, caramelized, and aromatic.
Option 2: How to Roast Garlic in a Foil Pouch in the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Peel the outer skin from the garlic head, keeping the cloves in their casings.
- Slice off the top of the garlic head to expose the cloves.
- Cut a square of parchment paper and a larger square of foil. Place the parchment on top of the foil.
- Add the garlic head to the center, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt if desired.
- Fold the parchment and foil around the garlic head, crumpling the foil at the top to form a pouch.
- Place the pouch on the middle oven rack and roast for 40-45 minutes until the cloves are tender.
Option 3: How to Roast Individual Garlic Cloves
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Spread the peeled garlic cloves in a single layer in a small, oven-safe ceramic bowl with a lid.
- Drizzle with olive oil and add salt if desired. Cover the bowl with the lid.
- Roast in the oven for 45-50 minutes, until the garlic is golden and tender.
Removing the Roasted Garlic Cloves:
- To remove the roasted garlic cloves, gently squeeze each clove out of its casing. Enjoy!
EQUIPMENT
- Option 1: Bread pan
- Option 2: Foil and parchment paper
- Option 3: Small baking dish
Notes:
- Nutrition: The nutritional information is for 1 head of garlic plus 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Cleaning: There’s no need to wash the garlic bulb. Just brush off any dirt or wipe it with a moist paper towel. Since you’ll be removing the outer papery layer, this step will help get rid of any dirt.
- To Store: Store the roasted garlic in an airtight container, jar, or zip-top bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze it. For Options 1 and 2, you can leave the cloves in their casings while refrigerating.
