Published 12/5/2023 • Updated 12/12/2023 Once you try roasting garlic at home, you’ll never want to eat garlic any other way. Fresh garlic cloves are of course delicious, but there’s a special place in our hearts for the wonderfully caramelized, savory, and slightly sweet flavors that roasting garlic creates (and how the kitchen smells!). All you need for roasted garlic are whole garlic bulbs, olive oil, a little salt, and a baking dish. Bake for about 40 minutes, flipping halfway, and enjoy in sauces, dips, soups, and more. We love adding garlic heads to a sheet pan of roasted root vegetables, mixing it into our favorite ricotta pasta, and even sneaking some into our Thanksgiving crockpot mashed potatoes.
What You Need for Roasted Garlic
This is such a simple recipe that only calls for 2 ingredients.
Roasted Garlic Variations
Here are 3 tasty ways to make roasted garlic your own: Sprinkle the bulbs of garlic with salt, pepper, or any of your favorite homemade spice blends. Instead of olive oil, use any kind of oil you enjoy. We love how olive oil tastes with garlic, but use any kind of oil you enjoy. While you’re roasting garlic, feel free to simultaneously roast other root vegetables like onions, sweet potatoes, turnips, and more.
Storage
Once the roasted garlic cloves are cool, store them in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Roasted Veggies
Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts Roasted Root Vegetables Roasted Delicata Squash Ranch Roasted Potatoes Garlic Roasted Cauliflower
Freezing Roasted Garlic
Surprisingly, roasted garlic freezes wonderfully! Spread the roasted garlic cloves on a baking sheet and freeze until fully frozen (about 1 hour) – this prevents the cloves from freezing together. Transfer frozen cloves into an airtight container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
Serving Suggestions
Roasted garlic instantly elevates any dish. The caramelized, slightly sweet yet savory flavor is totally versatile and goes well in so many recipes. Here are some of our favorite ways to enjoy roasted garlic:
3 heads roasted garlic 1 baguette, sliced and toasted 1/3 cup whipped feta 3 tablespoons honey salt, to taste
Mash roasted garlic cloves, mix with cream cheese, and spread it on a bagel Mince roasted garlic cloves and sauté with veggies Mince and fold roasted garlic into an omelet Mince and add into any dip or hummus Add roasted garlic to any of our pasta dishes Add to any savory soup Mince and add to any salad dressing (like our balsamic vinaigrette) Eat it whole! Seriously. It’s delicious 😀
