Garlic. I love this poor, misunderstood onion’s cousin. So often, it’s banished to the chopping block as a garnish or lackluster flavor enhancer. However, with garlic’s renowned health benefits, I enjoy giving roasted garlic a starring role on the dinner table. Served with some crusty bread, it makes a great pre-dinner appetizer or alone as a great snack.
Really? Â Roasted Garlic?
My husband introduced me to this delicacy several years ago. I admit. I held my skepticism like a cat holds prey. Raw garlic has a hot bite that can nearly clear the sinuses. It’s harsh. He was right. Roasted garlic isn’t that. Roasted garlic has a sweet, aromatic flavor that elevates it from the mundane to memorable. Interestingly enough, it’s also surprisingly easy to make.
It’s simply a matter of slicing the garlic, seasoning it, and baking it! Â I made a huge plate of this roasted garlic recipe for our last party and it was the first thing to disappear! Â I find that it’s easiest to make this in a muffin tin, but that’s completely optional. Â If you don’t have one, a regular baking pan works perfectly.
Also, when you cut the tips off the garlic, be sure to throw them into a small loaf pan, season them, and bake right alongside the garlic. Â They roast up a bit more crispy.
Homemade Roasted Garlic
Yields: 12 |
Garlic moves from the sidelines to being a show-stopping headliner when you roast it. It takes on a sweeter flavor and the bite mellows. The creamy texture almost melts in your mouth. You’d never recognize it as garlic!
- 12 Garlic Bulbs
- Olive Oil for Drizzling
- Salt to taste
- Italian Seasoning to taste
Preheat oven to 375
First, line each individual cup of a muffin tin with foil. Â Make sure that enough hangs over to wrap the garlic. Â Spray each foil with cooking spray.
Next, use a sharp knife. Â Slice off the top of the garlic bulb slicing through all the cloves. Â Peel off the white, papery casing, too. Â Repeat for all 12 garlic bulbs.
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Place each peeled and sliced bulb into the lined muffin tin. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and Italian seasonings.
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Fold foil around each prepared garlic bulb.
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Bake for 30-40 minutes. Allow it to cool enough that you aren't getting scorched on the foil and unwrap. Display the roasted garlic on a plate. The garlic will darken in color and develop a slightly sweet, mellow flavor.
Alicia Taylor
We enjoy hosting parties and my husband and I are both avid gamers. You can find me on PS4 as SunshineFlaGirl. We also play tabletop RPGs and eurogames.
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14 Comments
Becki Santiago
May 2, 2016 - 7:34 amHold up, whatttt… I had no idea this was a thing. How easy peasy and it sounds tasty!
Amanda mcmahon Http://attachedmoms.com 5800
May 1, 2016 - 9:13 pmGarlic is so healthy. I like the idea of roasting a bunch at once
Carrie
May 1, 2016 - 10:46 amAhh I best this makes the whole house smell amazing!
Alicia Taylor
May 1, 2016 - 10:49 amIt does. People walk in the door wondering, “what’s cooking?”
Neely
May 1, 2016 - 8:04 amNow my mouth is watering. I love garlic 🙂
Toughcookiemommy
April 30, 2016 - 10:13 pmI know how healthy garlic is for us. This is a great way to roast it and include it in a variety of recipes.
Alicia Taylor
May 1, 2016 - 10:50 amI like eating it right out of the pan!
Annemarie LeBlanc
April 30, 2016 - 2:36 amI have tried having roasted garlic, however, I have not tried making them myself. I did not know it was this easy. Thanks for sharing the recipe. My family will love this!
Alicia Taylor
May 1, 2016 - 10:50 amIt is incredibly easy!
will Sweeney
April 29, 2016 - 10:35 pmOh my gosh I can’t believe I haven’t had this before!! This sounds so good I am going to have to try this out.
Alicia Taylor
May 1, 2016 - 10:51 amLet me know how you like it
LIz Mays
April 29, 2016 - 9:47 amI need to make this. The more time that passes, the more I love garlic.
Alicia Taylor
May 1, 2016 - 10:51 amIt’s got so many great health benefits, too!
monica
April 29, 2016 - 9:05 amRoast Garlic is amazing isn’t it? I’ve never roasted the tips – I’ll try that soon! maybe this weekend….