Easy Roasted Garlic (Print Format)
Oven-caramelized garlic cloves that are soft, spreadable, and ideal for enhancing many dishes and spreads.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 whole heads garlic
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt to taste
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Fresh ground black pepper to taste
→ Optional Ingredients
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3 sprigs fresh thyme
# Steps:
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Heat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Cut squares of parchment paper or foil large enough to wrap each garlic head.
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Remove loose outer skin from garlic heads, leaving enough for each head to remain intact. Cut 1/4-inch off the top of each head opposite the root end to expose the cloves.
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Place each garlic head cut side up in the center of the parchment or foil square. Form a small ring of thyme sprigs around the base of each head. Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Enclose each garlic head by bringing up the parchment or foil sides and sealing tightly, securing parchment packets with kitchen twine when used.
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Place the wrapped garlic heads on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 40 to 70 minutes until cloves are soft, golden brown, and spreadable.
# Tips:
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Roasted garlic can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days. To extend shelf life up to two weeks, cover peeled cloves with olive oil and refrigerate. Garlic can also be frozen as whole cloves, puree, or in olive oil for up to three months.
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For flavor variation, substitute thyme with fresh herbs such as rosemary or dill.
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When using parchment paper, trim excess to prevent contact with oven walls.