Roasted Garlic Recipe (and 25 things to do with it)

Making Roasted Garlic couldn’t be easier – or more delicious – but the question is “what to do with it?” Here you’ll find how to make roasted garlic as well as 25 delicious things to do with it.

Oven roasted garlic is one of those recipes that everyone should learn to do, and do often.

The sharp garlic flavor mellows and the roasted garlic cloves soften and brown; it becomes something almost entirely different. The cloves will slip right out and can be eaten as is (really!) or mashed and used in any number of ways.

And, because garlic is inexpensive and roasting it takes just a minute to prep, it should become a go-to “recipe” to keep in your arsenal.

I’ve prepared a list of 25 things you can do with roasted garlic – the possibilities really are almost endless. My favorite way is to use it mixed with mayo for a sandwich spread – yowza, it makes a sandwich go off the charts!!

How to Roast Garlic in the Oven

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Cut the top 1/2 inch from garlic bulb (straight across the top so you cut into just the tops of the cloves). Place garlic bulb in a ramekin, muffin pan or wrap directly in foil, drizzle with olive oil and cover with foil.
3. Roast for 30-40 minutes at 400°F or until garlic is very soft and lightly browned.
4. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
5. Squeeze the garlic out of its skin and into a small dish. Mash with a fork and use as desired.

See the recipe card at the bottom for printable instructions for how to roast garlic in the oven, right after all the delicious ways I’ve shared to use it.

25 Ways to Use Roasted Garlic

Roasted garlic, with its sweet and mellow flavor, can enhance a variety of recipes and dishes. Here are some creative ideas:

1. Make roasted garlic mashed potatoes.
2. Use it as a base for homemade pizza.
3. Combine it with some mayonnaise or mustard for a delicious sandwich or burger spread.
4. Add it to soups or stews for a subtle garlic flavor.
5. Cook with carrots and other delicious veggies.
6. Mix it into hamburger meat then toss them on the grill.
7. Mix it into softened butter, then use that for grilled cheese sandwiches.
8. Mix it into hummus, mustard, jam or mayonnaise.
9. Add some to gravy for a deeper, richer flavor.
10. Mix it with your mayo and make a roasted garlic potato salad.
11. Try adding some to your favorite salad dressing (balsamic & dijon is delightful)!
12. Toss some into your favorite Mexican dish.
13. Mix some with sour cream or greek yogurt for an easy dip (don’t forget the salt)!
14. Use it in place of regular garlic for a roasted garlic pesto.
15. Make roasted garlic butter by combining the garlic with creamy butter and fresh herbs.
16. Rub it onto corn on the cob.
17. It makes a terrific garlic bread!
18. Mix it into your mac and cheese.
19. Stuff roasted garlic into a juicy steak, chicken or lamb before baking, roasting or grilling.
20. Mix it with some high-quality olive oil and use it for dipping bread.
21. Make an easy flatbread: drizzle flatbread with olive oil, spread on some roasted garlic, top it with gorgonzola crumbles then bake it in a 400F oven until it’s soft and warm.
22. Include on a cheese board.
23. It would be fantastic in your favorite salsa or guacamole recipe!
24. Create garlic-infused olive oil.
25. Last, but certainly not least…spread it directly on warm bread. Or just pop it directly into your mouth!

If you liked this post, you might also enjoy “20 things to do with a Balsamic Reduction” and “25 ways to use Basil Pesto“. You can also make Instant Pot Roasted Garlic!

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How to Roast Garlic

Yield: 1 head

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 42 minutes

Roasting garlic couldn't be easier. You'll love the mellow, rich flavor so much you'll be popping cloves straight into your mouth!

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Ingredients

• 1 head garlic (outer paper leaves discarded but bulb left intact)
• 1-2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Cut the top 1/2 inch from garlic bulb (straight across the top so you cut into just the tops of the cloves). Place garlic bulb in a ramekin, , muffin pan or wrap directly in foil, drizzle with olive oil and cover with foil.
3. Roast for 30-40 minutes or until garlic is very soft and lightly browned. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
4. Squeeze the garlic out of its skin and into a small dish. Mash with a fork and use as desired.

Notes

On average, a single bulb of garlic contains approximately 10-12 cloves, but keep in mind that the exact number may vary.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 31Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix.

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Kristy Bernardo

Kristy Bernardo is the recipe creator behind The Wicked Noodle. She's a five-time cookbook author, has taught cooking classes to both kids and adults, and has been creating recipes for nationwide brands since 2009. She learned most of her cooking skills from her mom and grandmother, then honed those skills at boot camp at the Culinary Institute of America.

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