Roast garlic flavorful spread (Printable version)
Mellow and sweet roasted garlic, perfect for spreading or adding depth to meals.
# What you need:
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01 - 1 whole head of garlic
02 - 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil
03 - Pinch of sea salt (optional)
# How To:
01 - Set the oven temperature to 400°F.
02 - Remove loose outer skins from the garlic head, keeping all cloves intact.
03 - Slice approximately 1/4 inch off the top of the garlic head to expose the tops of the cloves.
04 - Place the garlic head cut side up on a piece of aluminum foil.
05 - Drizzle olive oil over the exposed cloves and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt if desired.
06 - Wrap the garlic head tightly in the aluminum foil.
07 - Roast for 35 to 40 minutes until cloves are soft and golden brown.
08 - Allow to cool slightly; then squeeze the roasted garlic from each clove. Use as a spread or incorporate into dishes.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Raw garlic's bite transforms into creamy sweetness—it's like a completely different ingredient that works magic on anything it touches.
- You'll feel like you're pulling concentrated flavor from the oven, and suddenly you have something that tastes fancy but required almost no effort.
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- Don't skip wrapping it in foil—unwrapped garlic will dry out and scorch, and you'll lose all that creamy sweetness you were after.
- The smell while it's roasting is intoxicating, but patience matters; underbaked garlic still has that raw bite, so make sure the cloves are truly soft before you call it done.
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- If you're cooking for someone who says they don't like garlic, roasted garlic is your secret weapon—the transformation is so complete that it often wins over the skeptics.
- Don't waste the foil; use it as a tiny serving vessel, scrunched into a little boat that holds the garlic head and looks charming on the table.