Roasted garlic is one of those simple kitchen wonders that transforms an everyday ingredient into something magical. As it bakes, garlic mellows into a sweet, nutty, buttery spread that can elevate just about anything—from crusty bread and mashed potatoes to pastas and soups. If you’ve never tried roasting garlic before, this easy method using a garlic baker is the perfect way to get started. It takes minimal prep and delivers maximum flavor.
Ingredients:
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1–2 heads of garlic
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Olive oil
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Salt & pepper (optional)
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Slice about 1/4 inch off the tops of the garlic heads to expose the cloves. Gently peel away 2–3 layers of the outer papery skin, but leave enough to keep the bulb intact.
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Place the garlic heads cut-side up into your garlic baker or a small ceramic baking dish.
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Drizzle with a little olive oil, making sure it seeps into the exposed cloves. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper if desired.
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Cover with the lid and roast in the oven for 30–45 minutes, depending on the size of the garlic heads.
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You’ll know it’s done when your kitchen smells amazing and the cloves are soft, golden, and spreadable like warm butter.
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Let the roasted garlic cool slightly, then squeeze the cloves out of their skins.
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Spread it on toast, mix it into butter or olive oil for a quick garlic spread, or stir it into mashed potatoes, soups, pasta dishes, or anything that needs a boost of rich, savory flavor.
Roasted garlic is a simple pleasure with endless uses. Once you try it, you might find yourself roasting a batch every week—it’s that good. Keep a few heads on hand and discover all the delicious ways you can use them!
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