Gooey Soft Baked Garlic
Transform everyday garlic into a luxurious, melt-in-your-mouth delicacy with this Gooey Soft Baked Garlic recipe. Perfectly roasted to golden-brown perfection, whole garlic bulbs are drizzled with olive oil, seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper, and wrapped in foil for an effortlessly tender finish. The cloves emerge sweet, caramelized, and velvety soft, making them a versatile addition to any meal—spread them on crusty bread, mix them into sauces, or enjoy them on their own. Ready in under an hour with just 5 minutes of prep, this simple yet elegant dish is a must-try for garlic enthusiasts. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an extra pop of freshness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Garlic bulbs
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Remove any loose outer layers of skin from the garlic bulbs, leaving the cloves intact within their skins.
3. Using a sharp knife, trim about 1/4 inch off the top of each garlic bulb to expose the tops of the cloves.
4. Place the garlic bulbs cut-side up on a sheet of aluminum foil large enough to wrap them completely.
5. Drizzle each bulb with about 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil, ensuring that the oil seeps down into the cloves.
6. Sprinkle the bulbs evenly with salt and black pepper.
7. Wrap the garlic bulbs tightly in the aluminum foil, creating a sealed packet.
8. Place the foil packet on a baking sheet or directly on the oven rack.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden brown. You can test for doneness by inserting a knife into one of the cloves; it should slide in easily.
10. Remove the garlic from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before handling.
11. To serve, gently squeeze the bottom of each clove to push out the soft, caramelized garlic. Optionally garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
12. Enjoy spread onto crusty bread, stirred into dishes, or eaten as-is for its sweet, mellow flavor!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.0 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1248 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.1 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 13.4 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 337 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 810 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
