How to Roast Garlic – bake a whole bulb until each clove is butter-soft, sweet and nutty. Check out our list of ways to use it! Check out our VIDEO to see how easy it is!
If you never had or made roasted garlic, you are seriously missing out. This is my favorite way to turn a whole garlic bulb into a soft, sweet, nutty cloves that can be used in so many dishes or enjoyed warm on a toast.
I love adding garlic to pasta, pizza sauce or simply rub a piece of warm toast with it. I always have a small jar of minced garlic in olive oil in my fridge. It saves me time (no more peeling and grating!) and lets me add just the right amount of it to the dish. But roasted garlic is a whole new ball game! It’s sweet and nutty and absolutely amazing! You roast it once, store it in a jar and use it whenever you need it. No peeling single cloves required!
HOW TO MAKE ROASTED GARLIC?
You will need small squares of aluminum foil, one for each garlic bulb. Remove the outer layer of the garlic bulb, to expose the cloves in their individual shells. Cut of about 1/4″ of the top of the bulb. Place garlic bulbs in the prepared aluminum foil squares and place on a baking sheet.
HOW LONG TO ROAST GARLIC IN THE OVEN?
Drizzle about 2 teaspoons of olive oil on each bulb. Bring the edges of the foil together and close the bulb inside. Place baking sheet in an oven preheated to 400 degrees F. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes or until the cloves are soft. Remove sheet from the oven and let the foil packets cool until safe to the touch.
Remove the bulbs from foil. The cloves are soft and should pop out from their shells with a help of a small spoon or butter knife.
HOW TO STORE ROASTED GARLIC?
I always roast a few bulbs at a time and store the roasted cloves in a small jar and use throughout the week or so.
ROASTED GARLIC VIDEO:
How to Use Roasted Garlic:
– spread warm cloves on a bread toast
– spread over a pizza crust, right before adding toppings
– add to pasta sauce, like this Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce
– add to mashed potatoes
– add to creamy soups
– add to casseroles
– use in skillet sauces
– mash with butter and spread over corn on the cob or baked potatoes
– use in a dip, like homemade hummus
– add to the sauce and make Spinach Dip Chicken Pasta
Leave your ideas and suggestions in the comments below and we will add them to the list!
Stacey says
August 16, 2018 at 9:04 pmHow long does the roasted garlic last and do you have to put it in the refrigerator after?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
August 18, 2018 at 10:50 pmHi Stacey! I always store it in my fridge for up to one week. I usually will use it up by then.
Lisa says
June 27, 2018 at 4:19 pmI also roast cauliflower and then puree it with the roasted garlic. Way better than mashed potatoes.
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
June 28, 2018 at 2:23 pmHi Lisa! I agree! Roasted cauliflower is delicious that way!
Debbie says
February 12, 2018 at 8:04 pmI freeze roasted garlic all of the time! I use press and seal, sealing each clove (or 2 if small) then cut into strips and place in a freezer bag. I make 2 heads at a time and have never had any problems with the garlic!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
February 18, 2018 at 1:06 amThank you so much for sharing, Debbie! Great tips!
Joe McCartney says
February 25, 2018 at 1:40 pmExcellent for garlic bread. Mash lots of roasted garlic with butter, pinch of salt and black pepper, smear generously on to thick slices of fresh bloomer bread, wrap in tin foil before putting in a hot oven for 15-20 mins. Brilliant with chili con carne. There will be no left overs!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
February 26, 2018 at 1:06 amHi Joe! That is an awesome idea for roasted garlic. Delicious! Thank you for sharing!
Tory says
January 29, 2018 at 6:03 pmHow long will the roasted garlic keep in the refrigerator before going bad? It’s delicious by the way. Thanks!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
January 30, 2018 at 1:11 amHi Tory! I would say it will be good in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. I always use is quickly because it’s just so good in so many dishes! 😀 Hope this helps!
Suzanne Pacicca says
March 7, 2018 at 3:33 pmYes, two weeks – I roast garlic and use on almost everything. My all time favorite is still just with butter and smear on warm bread.
Leslie says
December 25, 2017 at 9:30 pmThank you Anna this garlic turned out amazing 😉Never roasted garlic before! Plan on trying with the Brie I bought and spread on multigrain crackers!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
December 26, 2017 at 4:43 pmHi Leslie! That’s wonderful! I am so happy to know my post was helpful. Thank you so much for letting me know! Pairing the roasted garlic with Brie and crackers sounds amazing!
Diane Hill says
December 15, 2017 at 6:58 amRoasted garlic and Brie cheese on toasted baguettes.
Karen says
December 4, 2017 at 9:37 pmCan you freeze the roasted garlic?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
December 4, 2017 at 11:29 pmHi Karen! I have to say I never tried freezing it but from my quick search, it seems as it should work just fine. I hope this helps!
J.R. says
December 3, 2017 at 9:35 pmDo you store the Garlic in the Fridge?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
December 3, 2017 at 11:10 pmYep, in a small jar with lid. Hope this helps!
Troy Schank says
October 21, 2017 at 6:37 pmTried it and loved it, I used butter and ghost pepper powder, absolutely the best thank you for teaching me how to cook garlic!!!!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
October 23, 2017 at 2:35 pmHi Troy! Your comment just made my day! THANK YOU! I am so happy to know that my how-to post helped you. Roasted garlic is absolutely delicious.