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    How to Roast Garlic In The Oven

    First Published: January 28, 2021 . Last Modified: November 3, 2023 lisa19 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

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    Garlic is super easy to roast in your oven just using aluminum foil.

    Every home cook should know how to roast garlic in the oven. Roasted garlic adds delicious flavor to recipes, it can be spread on bread or mixed into softened butter.  I've been roasting my own for years and it's very easy to do with no special kitchen equipment required!

    Roasted garlic on a board with fresh rosemary.

    Why Roast Garlic?

    Roasted garlic is sweet and mild and adds incredible flavor to so many recipes. The magical transformation that occurs when you roast garlic in the oven is going to yield soft and caramel-colored cloves of garlic that can be added to sauces, dressings, bread and even pizza. The smell that will permeate your house will make you swoon with delight and will have your family waiting with mouths watering at the table for dinner to be served. All garlic lovers must make this recipe!

    Roasting garlic in the oven mellows out the flavor so you do not get that strong and pungent garlic taste.  The roasted garlic cloves will be fragrant and golden with a nice creamy texture that is perfect for making garlic bread. I also just spread it on homemade bread and it is undeniably delicious when added to this Cheesy Beer Bread recipe. I love adding this garlic to whipped butter or salad dressings or replacing raw garlic with roasted garlic in recipes like my 25 Minute Marinara Sauce. These roast garlic cloves are also great to make garlic aioli and the soft garlic cloves with buttery texture are good as a delicious sandwich spread.   

    Garlic fans will also like my recipe for Oven Roasted Garlic Confit in Oil.

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    • Why Roast Garlic?
    • Equipment / Ingredients Needed for Roasted Garlic
    • Basic Steps to Roasting Garlic in Your Oven
    • Tips for Roasting Garlic
    • More Recipes that Include Garlic
    • RECIPE

    Equipment / Ingredients Needed for Roasted Garlic

    You really only need a piece of aluminum foil and an oven. No fancy clay oven baker required. I think you should be able to roast a few bulbs of garlic even in the smallest of kitchens without using any fancy equipment.  It should be fragrant, golden, and creamy enough to spread on bread or use in your favorite recipe.

    The simple ingredients you will need are a few bulbs of fresh garlic and some good olive oil. If you'd like you can also use a few fresh herbs. I prefer rosemary as it makes it so fragrant.

    Basic Steps to Roasting Garlic in Your Oven

    Get the full ingredients list and instructions in the recipe card below. 

    1. Peel the outer, loose papery skin from the garlic and use a sharp knife to chop off the top of the bulb.
    2. Place the bulb on a piece of foil and drizzle with olive oil. If adding herbs, add them now.
    3. Seal the garlic in the foil packet and place it on a baking sheet in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 45-50 minutes. The oven-roasted garlic will be fragrant and golden brown when done.
    Bread and butter on a board.

    Tips for Roasting Garlic

    • Don't forget to cut the tops off of the whole garlic bulbs. If you skip this part the garlic will likely burn. 
    • If you plan to roast multiple bulbs of garlic, wrap each one separately.
    • Place the wrapped garlic on to a pan to catch any oil that escapes from the foil packs. 
    • Allow the cooked garlic to come to room temperature, then squeeze out the individual cloves and store them in an airtight container in the fridge. Use the roasted cloves within 24 hours or store it in the freezer for longer storage. 
    • No foil? Wrap the garlic in parchment paper and tie it with a piece of twine.
    • Rosemary is our favorite herb but you can try other herbs as well. Thyme, dill and oregano are great choices. 

    Garlic Health Benefits

    The flavor of roasted garlic is matched only by the health benefits of garlic. It's so yummy and can also protect you against heart disease, cancer and infection. There are a lot of claims about the benefits of garlic but over and over again data has shown that regular consumption of garlic can lead to a 10% drop in cholesterol and up to a 5 to 8-point drop in blood pressure.  

    Your kitchen will smell heavenly and your heart and body will thank you. Your breath might not, but it's okay. Just chew some gum or have breath mints, and you will be fine. Serve it to your whole family or date and no one will notice!

    More Recipes that Include Garlic

    • Homemade Marinated Olives Recipe
    • Easy Chicken Cacciatore
    • Marinated Mushroom Salad
    • Cheese Tortellini with Sausage and Mushrooms
    Garlic gets put on foil with fresh herbs.

    Have you tried roasting garlic before? As you can see, it is so easy to roast garlic in the oven. Give it a try today and add roasted garlic to your favorite recipes!

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    If you like this garlic recipe, please give it 5- stars below.

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    Oven Roasted Garlic

    Roasting garlic is easy enough for any home cook to do! No special equipment needed as all you need is aluminum foil.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time50 minutes mins
    Total Time55 minutes mins
    Course: Basic, condiment
    Cuisine: How to Roast Garlic
    Servings: 3 bulbs
    Calories: 46kcal
    Author: Lisa Grant
    Cost: $3

    Ingredients

    • 3 bulbs of garlic
    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • fresh herbs, if desired

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Peel the outer skins off the garlic bulbs and cut the tops off the heads while keeping cloves intact. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap loosely in aluminum foil with fresh herbs. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until garlic is soft and golden. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 12mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg

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    Comments

    1. corinne & kirsty says

      January 06, 2018 at 3:43 pm

      I have never had roast garlic! Nor made or eaten. I am so curious now coz it looks so good on your pictures!

      Reply
    2. Jelena says

      January 07, 2018 at 5:16 am

      Thank you very much for this idea. I really like the garlic and I can not wait to try your preparation.

      Reply
    3. Vishal Vashisht says

      January 07, 2018 at 6:16 pm

      We do the same thing with Onions and they really taste well. In addition to the oil, we add herbs and some salt and pepper. But I know, Garlic can be more tasty and healthy too. I should try one this weekend.

      Reply
    4. Diana says

      January 08, 2018 at 12:39 am

      I have never had roast garlic! I can not wait to try your preparation. It looks so good on your pictures!

      Reply
    5. Bobbi says

      January 08, 2018 at 11:03 am

      This was such a helpful post! There are so many recipes that call for garlic and so many times not knowing what to do with it.

      Reply
    6. Caitlin says

      January 08, 2018 at 11:53 am

      My stomach starting growling while reading this! I LOVE garlic in all forms, and roasting it takes it to the next level. Loved these pictures too!

      Reply
    7. Sudip Saha says

      January 08, 2018 at 1:34 pm

      5 stars
      Garlic is well known for its properties. Didn't knew that roasted garlic is easy to prepare.

      Reply
    8. Tiffany says

      January 08, 2018 at 4:26 pm

      5 stars
      Roasted garlic is the best! I love the smell of it and like to add it when I make homemade mashed potatoes.

      Reply
    9. Khushboo says

      January 09, 2018 at 10:17 am

      That is a super useful lesson for someone like me who always ends up burning garlic while aiming to roast. 🙂

      Reply
    10. Ada says

      January 09, 2018 at 4:08 pm

      I've never tried roasting garlic before so this was certainly helpful!

      Reply
    11. Stephanie Jeannot says

      January 09, 2018 at 7:40 pm

      Ooh I really like roasted garlic

      Reply
    12. Betty Griffen says

      January 18, 2018 at 5:14 pm

      5 stars
      Roasted garlic is great ! It tastes wonderful and can be used for so much. BUT it should be frozen after use. It can be kept in a refrigerator but at the max only 2 weeks. Can grow botulism here's a educational PDF from UCDavis http://ucfoodsafety.ucdavis.edu/files/250352.pdf

      Reply
    13. judith M. holmberg says

      January 22, 2021 at 7:56 pm

      I can't thank you enough! My last try at oven roasting garlic it exploded and I had hours of clean up. I haven't been game to try it again. Now armed with your recipe I will. Garlic is so good for your body why wouldn't you use it in as many dishes as you can?

      Reply
      • lisa says

        January 25, 2021 at 5:38 pm

        Glad it worked this time 🙂

        Reply
    14. Cathleen says

      October 10, 2021 at 2:26 pm

      5 stars
      Garlic has to be one of my favourite things ever. This is right up my alley, I know that I am going to be making this over and over. Thanks so much for the recipe 🙂

      Reply
    15. kushigalu@gmail.com says

      October 10, 2021 at 2:36 pm

      5 stars
      Love garlic and use it in most of my recipes. This is a great post with interesting tips. thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    16. veenaazmanov says

      October 10, 2021 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      Bursting of flavors and so many health and medicinal benefits. Best way to enjoy it all.

      Reply
    17. Suzy says

      October 10, 2021 at 3:43 pm

      5 stars
      This is the best way to make it! Instructions are simple and clear! Now we make it like this all of the time!

      Reply
    18. Heather Johnson says

      October 10, 2021 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      so good - love the additional recipe ideas - i tried the garlic bread!

      Reply

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