Roasted Garlic | Tips + Uses

The high heat of roasting caramelizes the garlic's natural sugars, resulting in a milder, sweeter flavor compared to raw garlic.

• Slice 1/4 inch of the top of a garlic bulb

• Place it on a square of aluminum foil

• Drizzle with olive oil

• Wrap in foil

• Roast at 350° for 30 minutes

How to Use Roasted Garlic

1. Spread It

On bread or toast – Mash and spread like butter, optionally with olive oil or sea salt.

In sandwiches – Adds deep flavor without the bite of raw garlic.

On crackers or crostini – Pair with cheese, tomato, or olives.

2. Mix Into Dishes

Mashed potatoes – Stir in a few mashed cloves for a nutty, umami boost.

Hummus or dips – Blend into hummus, bean dips, or baba ghanoush.

Soups – Stir into pureed soups like tomato, squash, or cauliflower.

Pasta – Add to sauces or toss directly with pasta, olive oil + herbs.

Pizza or Focaccia – Blend into sauces or massage into the dough.

3. Make Compound Butter or Aioli

Roasted Garlic Butter – Mix with softened butter, salt + herbs. Use on veggies, or bread.

Garlic Aioli – Mash into mayo with lemon juice for a spread or dip.

4. Enhance Vegetables

Mix mashed cloves into roasted vegetables, especially potatoes, carrots, or Brussels sprouts.

5. Add to Grains

Stir into risotto, quinoa, or rice for earthy depth without harshness.

6. Salad Dressing

Whisk mashed roasted garlic into vinaigrettes for mellow garlic flavor.

Storing Roasted Garlic

Refrigerate: Mash or leave cloves whole; store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Freeze: Mash and freeze in small portions (e.g., ice cube tray with olive oil).

Oil Infusion: Cover cloves in olive oil in a jar + refrigerate — great for drizzling and dipping (use within 5 days to avoid botulism risk).