Roasted Garlic

Ingredients:

• Whole heads of garlic
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

1. Prepare the Garlic:

• Peel away the outer layers of the garlic bulb skin, leaving the skins of the individual cloves intact.
• Using a sharp knife, trim about 1/4 to 1/2 inch off the top of each garlic head, exposing the cloves.

1. Season:

• Place the garlic heads on a piece of aluminum foil.
• Drizzle each head with olive oil, making sure to get oil between each clove.
• Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.

1. Wrap in Foil:

• Wrap the garlic heads securely in the foil, creating a packet.

1. Roast in the Oven:

• Place the foil-wrapped garlic in the preheated oven.
• Roast for about 30-40 minutes or until the cloves feel soft when pressed.

1. Cool and Extract Garlic:

• Allow the roasted garlic to cool for a few minutes before handling.
• Once cool enough to touch, carefully open the foil packet.
• Squeeze the bottom of each clove to extract the softened garlic.

1. Store or Use Immediately:

• Store any unused roasted garlic in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
• Use the roasted garlic in various dishes like mashed potatoes, pasta, spreads, or on toasted bread.

1. Enjoy:

• The roasted garlic will have a mild, sweet flavor and a creamy texture. Enjoy it in your favorite recipes!

Tips:

• If you have a lot of garlic heads, you can roast several at once by placing them in a baking dish and covering the dish with foil.
• Roasting time may vary, so keep an eye on the garlic to prevent burning. The cloves should be soft and caramelized.
• You can also add herbs like rosemary or thyme to the foil packet for added flavor.

Roasted garlic adds a wonderful depth of flavor to a variety of dishes, and it’s a fantastic addition to your culinary repertoire!