How To Make Roasted Garlic

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove any loose outer layers of paper from the garlic, leaving the bulb intact. Using a sharp knife, cut off the top of each garlic head, exposing the tops of the cloves.
2. Place the garlic head (or heads) on a sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle olive oil over the exposed cloves, using about 2 teaspoons' worth per head of garlic. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, if desired, and then wrap the foil over the garlic to fully enclose in a sealed packet.
3. Roast the garlic for 45-55 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden brown. The roasting time may vary slightly on your oven and the size of your bulbs, or how many you're roasting at once. If they look pale when you open the foil, just pop them back in for 5 minutes more at a time.
4. When the garlic is ready, remove the foil packet from the oven and open to let steam escape. Allow to cool until you can safely handle the garlic, and squeeze the bottoms of the garlic bulbs to release the softened cloves. Spread on bread or mix into dips, sauces, or dressings!