Roasted garlic is basically one of the most amazing gifts you can give your taste buds. I am not exaggerating—it’s a proven fact {google it, I’m sure you’ll find that exact statement somewhere}. It is especially tasty if you have garden plucked garlic. {If you didn’t grow garlic this year, rush out and plant some now, it’s time! Go HERE to find out exactly what to do.}
You’ll need
Several heads of garlic
Olive Oil {I like Zoe brand}
A pie pan
Directions
Preheat your oven to 375. Then drizzle olive oil into the pie pan (1 to 2 tbsp. should do it}. Tilt the pie pan around like a frisbee to get the entire pan coated nicely. Next, cut the tops off of the garlic, just enough to expose the cloves inside. {You may need to cut the bottoms off a bit too so they will sit flat, it will just depend on your cloves.} Place the garlic in the pie pan, clove side up. Drizzle the garlic with olive oil again, making sure to coat them so that they don’t burn. Sprinkle the whole pan of garlic with salt and pepper.
Cover with foil and roast for 40-45 minutes. To release the garlic goodness, just squeeze the base of the garlic and the cloves will literally fall onto the plate. I like to spread the roasted garlic onto a piece of french bread—but the possibilities are literally limitless.
Be aware that eating roasted garlic is literally a spiritual experience—being near someone who has eaten roasted garlic—not so much. So plan ahead—no social engagements for 24 hours after consuming. Ha.
Mari says
This works just as well with out cutting the top off. I never do and it eliminates the need to use oil over the garlic. I put them on some baking paper and cook ‘dry’. To eat, just break off a clove and eat… squeeze out with your teeth. Easy as. Yes I agree about the social engagement – giggle. Not good for a family night in either 😉
Sarah says
Put a head of garlic with olive oil wrapped in foil into the charcoal BBQ at the end of a grilling session, leave it in overnight or until the grill is cool and you will have roasted garlic.
Crazybirdlady says
Want to make this even easier? Plop each head of garlic into your muffin pan. Fits perfectly and keeps everyone separated and not rolling around. Thanks for the reminder of the yummy treat!