Spreadable Roasted Garlic
Transform your culinary creations with the rich, buttery flavor of Spreadable Roasted Garlic—a simple yet gourmet addition to your kitchen repertoire. This oven-roasted recipe takes humble garlic bulbs and elevates them into a velvety, caramelized spread that's perfect for enhancing everything from crusty bread to creamy pastas. With just four basic ingredients—garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper—you can achieve a luxurious, spreadable texture in under an hour. A quick 10-minute prep and the magic of slow roasting at 400°F unlocks garlic’s natural sweetness and deep umami essence, perfect for meal prepping or crafting party-worthy appetizers. Make a batch of this savory spread to take your dips, marinades, and sauces to the next level. Store it in the refrigerator and enjoy its versatility all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Garlic bulbs
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice off the top quarter of each garlic bulb to expose the individual cloves.
Place the garlic bulbs cut-side up on a sheet of aluminum foil.
Drizzle each bulb with about 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil, letting it seep into the cloves.
Sprinkle the exposed cloves with salt and black pepper.
Wrap the garlic bulbs tightly in the aluminum foil, creating a sealed pouch.
Place the pouch on a baking sheet or directly on the oven rack.
Roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the cloves are golden brown and very soft when pressed.
Remove from the oven and let the garlic cool until it is safe to handle.
Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a small bowl.
Mash the roasted garlic with a fork or the back of a spoon until smooth and spreadable.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or use immediately.
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 | 67.0 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 | 336 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 808 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.
