Roasted Garlic is so easy to make right in your own kitchen and tastes amazing in stuffed pasta dishes, smashed potatoes, garlic bread, and spread over homemade pizza dough. The possibilities are endlessly delicious!
Choosing Garlic Bulbs For Roasting
Roasted garlic adds depth and flavor to so many dishes. It is super easy to prepare and can easily be frozen. When choosing garlic, it is best to pick from the bin. Look for good, solid bulbs free of blemishes, soft spots, and new growth shoots. The bulb should feel plump and slightly weighty for its size, indicating a good fresh crop.
Preparing the Garlic Bulbs For Roasting
Pull away any excess layers of paper-like skin and discard them. This could be anywhere from a couple of layers to five or more. Using a sharp knife, cut off the tips on the non-root end. Arrange your cut bulbs in a muffin tin, cut side up, and drizzle with olive oil. Likewise, you could use a basting brush to coat the tops with olive oil. If you only want to cook one bulb of garlic, wrap it up tightly in aluminum foil and pop it in the oven. Cook at the same temperature and the same time as the garlic cooked in a muffin pan.
How Long to Roast Garlic
Roast the garlic at 400 degrees for about 35-40 minutes. The larger the bulb, the longer the cooking time. It is done when it is golden brown and soft when poked with a fork. It smells very aromatic and needs to cool before handling.
How to Store Roasted Garlic
To remove the garlic from the bulb, pinch at the stem end; it will pop out. You can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To freeze, arrange in a single layer on a parchment-covered baking sheet. Make sure they are not touching and place them in the freezer until frozen. This technique is known as flash freezing. Once frozen, you can store them in zipper freezer bags and use them within 3-4 months.
10 Ways to Savor Roasted Garlic
- Mix with ricotta cheese and enjoy in any stuffed pasta.
- Combine with mayonnaise and enjoy on your favorite sandwich.
- Spread on a buttered, toasted baguette.
- Smash and rub on grilled or oven-roasted corn on the cob.
- Mix with ground beef or turkey for an amazing grilled burger.
- Blend with your favorite smashed or mashed potato recipe.
- Use it in hummus, dips, and guacamole for added flavor.
- Combine with pizza sauce and spread over homemade pizza dough.
- Add mashed cloves to your favorite creamy soup recipes.
- Rub onto raw chicken or steak before grilling or baking.
More Garlic Recipes
Roasted Garlic
Ingredients
- 6 bulbs garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Pull away any excess layers of paper-like skin from the garlic bulbs and discard them. Using a sharp knife, cut off the tips on the non-root end of the bulb. Arrange your cut bulbs in a muffin tin, cut side up, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Roast garlic at 400 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and soft when poked with a fork.
Mahy
Beth, this is truly a foolproof method. They turn out perfectly caramelized and delicious every time – thanks!
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Mahy!
Victoria Prasad
I have never actually roasted garlic in large amounts and stored it. I always just make when needed.
Now I’m excited to try this out, and in a muffin pan to boot!!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Victoria! Enjoy!
Marie Cris Angeles
Love how simple and versatile roasted garlic is, perfect for so many comforting dishes. Definitely a kitchen staple worth trying!
Yeah Lifestyle
So good. You can’t beat the taste of roasted garlic in recipes. This is so easy to do – I might cook up a batch today!
Beth Pierce
Thanks! Enjoy!
Claudia
This is the easiest way I’ve ever roasted garlic. It was perfect with my garlic butter shrimp!
Jackie
Who knew roasting garlic would be so simple! I love that you use a muffin tin to do the dirty work.
Angie
I love the idea of doing a bunch at once, and the muffin tin is so smart!
Michelle
What a great idea using a muffin tin to roast garlic, I would never have thought of that! Some really great tips in here too, I love all your ideas for using it too, yum!
Veena
Thanks for you information. It really helps and makes things easier and life simple too.
Elaine
I agree – if there is a greater smell than garlic smell, it would be roasted garlic smell 🙂 Great recipe and definitely the one to have in the cooking arsenal.