Baked Garlic Recipe

Transform ordinary garlic into a culinary masterpiece with this simple baked garlic recipe. Inspired by the DBA Garlic Festival, this method yields incredibly soft, sweet, and golden-brown roasted garlic cloves, perfect for spreading on bread, meats, or adding to your favorite dishes. Elevate your cooking with this easy and flavorful side.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 61 mins
Calories 44.7 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.0 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Garlic

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How to Make Baked Garlic

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Gently peel away the loose outer papery layers from 1 whole head of garlic.
  3. Using a sharp knife, slice off about 1/4 inch from the top of each garlic head, exposing the cloves.
  4. Place the garlic heads in a small oven-safe dish. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle generously with 1 teaspoon of dried herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, or oregano).
  5. Cover the dish tightly with foil.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and continue baking for 15 minutes, or until the garlic is soft and golden brown.
  8. Let the garlic cool completely before squeezing the soft cloves out of their skins.
  9. Enjoy your delicious baked garlic! Spread on crusty bread, use as a topping for meats, or incorporate into pasta sauces and dips.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

0g

Carbs

3g