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Home » How To Make » How to Make Roasted Garlic

How to Make Roasted Garlic

Published: Mar 20, 2013 · Modified: Jan 27, 2024 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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How to make roasted garlic every time with my easy step by step instructions.

All you need is two ingredients to turn fresh garlic into an amazing spread or condiment that will add a nutty roasted garlic flavor to any recipe you add it to.

Roasted Garlic is one of the most wonderful tasting things you will ever eat.

Roasted garlic has a sweet nutty flavor that melts in your mouth when you eat it. You can add roasted garlic to many recipes like my No-Knead Garlic Bread.

Roasted garlic is an amazing addition to many dishes and can add a deep flavor to pastas, sandwiches, soups, like Roasted Garlic Potato Soup and much more.

Plus, it's surprisingly easy to make! With only a few ingredients and about half an hour of your time, you'll be enjoying its delicious flavor in no time.

If you're looking for something savory and tangy that will immediately elevate the taste of any dish - roasted garlic is the ingredient for you.

This simple recipe requires minimal effort yet yields a mouth-watering result.

So don't wait - try the recipe today and see for yourself how fantastic roasted garlic can be!

Not only will it make your meals more flavorful but it might just become one of your favorite cooking staples. Enjoy!

Roasted Garlic Ingredients

2 basic ingredients is all you need to make a jar full of roasted garlic.

Whole garlic heads and a bottle of olive oil on a tabletop.

👇See the step by step directions below!

How to roast garlic directions

  • Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 F. degrees. Prepare the garlic bulbs by cutting the tops off of each garlic bulb. Be sure to cut the pointy top off not the bottom of the bulb where the roots were.
Cutting the tops off whole garlic heads to roast.

📌Pro Cooking Tip

📌If you cut the bottom off the garlic head the oil will leak out as it roasts. By cutting the top off the oil will be trapped and will envelope each individual garlic clove.

  • Step 2: Place a double layered square of aluminum foil that is about twice the width of the head of garlic down into a shallow pan. I like to use a metal pie plate but any shallow pan will work.
One garlic head placed down into the center of aluminum foil before roasting.
  • Step 3: Drizzle about a tablespoon of a good quality extra virgin olive oil over the top of the garlic cloves. Let the olive oil seep down in between each garlic cloves.
  • Step 4: Bring the sides of the aluminum foil up and around the oil drenched garlic. Wrap the garlic tightly but leave a slight opening at the top so you can easily unwrap it after it has been roasted.
A whole head of garlic wrapped in aluminum foil in a metal pie plate.

Repeat with each head of garlic you plan on roasting.

Whole roasted garlic in a shallow baking pan.
  • Step 5: Place the wrapped garlic in a shallow baking pan and roast in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until the garlic cloves are a deep rich golden color.
Roasted garlic aluminum bundles hot from the oven in a shallow pan.

The house will smell wonderful. Your mouth will water in anticipation.

Let the garlic cool slightly and pluck one of those golden roasted garlic cloves out and let it melt on your tongue. You can thank me later!

Three heads of roasted garlic in a stoneware bowl.

Step 6: Squeeze or use a fork to pull each roasted garlic clove from the papery garlic skins. Store the roasted garlic in a jar or container with a tight fitting lid. You can drizzle a little olive oil over the garlic to keep it from drying out if you won't be using the roasted garlic right away.

It is delicious in my Roasted Garlic alfredo Sauce recipe.

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Garlic Potatoes: These crisp and flavorful garlic potatoes are the perfect addition to any BBQ spread, offering a savory and satisfying complement to juicy meat and fresh salads.

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes: These creamy mashed potatoes are infused with the rich and nutty aroma of roasted garlic, adding both flavor and depth to this classic side dish.

Crock Pot Garlic Herb Chicken: Tender and juicy chicken is slow-cooked with fragrant herbs and savory garlic in this delicious and easy-to-make crock pot recipe.

Crock Pot Chicken Roasted Sweet Potato Soup: This hearty and wholesome soup features tender chicken and roasted sweet potatoes, simmered to perfection with aromatic garlic and a blend of savory spices.

📌Pro Cooking Tips

  • Trimming the top: Cut the top of the garlic off not the bottom or the olive oil will leak out.
  • Roasting options: I like to roast garlic in my oven or you can use the air fryer which works in a pinch.

🧄Make It!

Roasting garlic is a wonderful way to bring out delicious flavors and aromas in a variety of dishes.

Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, following the simple instructions outlined in this post will help you learn how to make perfect roasted garlic every time.

Making your own roasted garlic at home can save time and money while providing great taste and convenience.

Don't just take my word for it: give my recipe a try and see for yourself!

Luckily, making roasted garlic on your own doesn't have to be difficult; with these step by step instructions, you'll be covering all your favorite dishes with homemade roasted garlic in no time!

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Three heads of roasted garlic in a stoneware bowl.

How to Make Roasted Garlic

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
How to Make Roasted Garlic every time. Check out my easy step by step instructions on how to make perfect roasted garlic every time.  Make all your favorite roasted garlic recipes with homemade roasted garlic.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 42 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 4 whole garlic heads
  • 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375 F. degrees.
  • Cut the top off of each garlic head.
  • Wrap each garlic head in aluminum foil leaving an opening at the top with enough aluminum foil left to wrap the garlic head.
  • Pour a teaspoon to a tablespoon of olive oil into and over the cut ends of each garlic clove letting the oil drizzle over the entire garlic bulb.
  • Wrap the aluminum up and over the top of each garlic bulb, enclosing the garlic in the aluminum. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Roast for 30 to 45 minutes or until till golden brown.

Recipe Expert Tips

  • Trimming the top: Cut the top of the garlic off not the bottom or the olive oil will leak out.
  • Roasting options: I like to roast garlic in my oven or you can use the air fryer which works in a pinch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1TablespoonCalories: 42kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 1mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
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How to make roasted garlic. Garlic head drizzled with olive oil

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  1. Rhonda Riley

    November 13, 2018 at 11:15 am

    5 stars
    This recipe sounds so easy and I can't wait till I go to the store and get some garlic to make it. My question is can you save the leftover garlic in the fridge and eat it the next day?

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      November 14, 2018 at 12:18 am

      Rhonda

      Yes you can refrigerate the leftover roasted garlic. I love it so much I will eat it straight from the oven. I also use it to make Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

      Reply
  2. Valerie

    April 01, 2013 at 10:18 pm

    I love garlic also. We recently got a smoker and I tried making roasted garlic in there along with the meat. It takes it to the next level. I mixed it with some grass fed butter and let it set. Ill never not put garlic in the smoker as long as I'm cooking.

    Reply
    • Flour On My Face

      April 01, 2013 at 11:00 pm

      Valerie

      That sounds so good. I will have to try it the next time I have the smoker going.

      Reply
  3. Hannah

    March 29, 2013 at 8:06 pm

    Thanks for sharing! I agree with you, garlic is wonderfuL!

    Reply
    • Flour On My Face

      March 30, 2013 at 9:36 am

      Your welcome Hannah

      Reply
  4. Miz Helen

    March 29, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    What a lovely presentation for your Roasted Garlic, it looks fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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    • Flour On My Face

      March 30, 2013 at 9:37 am

      Miz Helen Thank you and thank you for hosting a wonderful link party!

      Reply
  5. Abby

    March 27, 2013 at 7:07 pm

    I love to make roasted garlic this way! My favorite part (aside from eating it) is squeezing the bottom while the yummy cloves wiggle out. Delish.

    Reply
    • Flour On My Face

      March 28, 2013 at 10:25 am

      Abby

      Me too.

      Reply
  6. Jeni

    March 27, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    I love roasted garlic, and I never realized how easy it was to make! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Flour On My Face

      March 28, 2013 at 10:26 am

      Jeni

      Sometimes the best things are the easiest to make.

      Reply
  7. domestic bliss squared

    March 25, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    Great idea! I pinned this! We love roasted garlic in our house and we will be trying this for sure!

    Reply
    • Flour On My Face

      March 25, 2013 at 7:54 pm

      Thanks! It is so easy to make now you can enjoy it any time you want.

      Reply
  8. Rebecca from Who Needs a Cape?

    March 25, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    Roasted garlic is sooooo yummy! I always put it on homemade pizza. Found you over on Jam Hands link party.

    Reply
    • Flour On My Face

      March 25, 2013 at 7:55 pm

      Rebecca

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  9. Kelly @ View Along the Way

    March 24, 2013 at 8:56 pm

    Great tips! Thanks for linking it up to Monday Funday!

    Reply
  10. Kayle (The Cooking Actress)

    March 20, 2013 at 9:30 pm

    I looove roasted garlic, it always smells SO amazing!

    Reply
    • Flour On My Face

      March 21, 2013 at 4:41 pm

      Kayle

      Me too. The house smells wonderful when it is roasting.

      Reply
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