How to Roast Garlic without Foil

Roasted garlic made in a ramekin or cocotte.

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Learn How to Roast Garlic without Foil in just a few simple steps. All you need is a garlic bulb, a drizzle of olive oil, and a ramekin or cocotte. Use the roasted garlic to make delicious dishes like Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Garlic Butter Cast Iron Chicken, garlic bread, and more!

Prep Time5

Cook Time45

Total Time50

Course: Condiment, Sides

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: bulb of garlic

Calories: 4kcal

Author: Kathleen Higashiyama

Equipment

Ingredients

1 bulb of garlic or more
olive oil

Instructions

Prepare oven - Heat oven to 400°F.
Prepare garlic - Remove the paper on the outside of the garlic bulb to reveal the individually-wrapped cloves. Slice off about a quarter inch off the top off the garlic bulb so the raw cloves are exposed. Place the garlic cut side up in a lidded cocotte and drizzle the cloves with olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Alternatively, place the garlic cut side up on a baking sheet and drizzle the cloves with olive oil and place a ramekin over the bulb to cover it.
1 bulb of garlic, olive oil
Roast - Place the baking sheet on the middle rack in the oven. Roast for 40-45 minutes.
Remove roasted garlic - Allow the garlic to cool then use a small fork, chopsticks, or your hands to remove the cloves. To use your hands, pinch the bottom of the bulb with your fingers and squeeze in an upward motion to push out the garlic.

Notes

Roasting Tips

Use a lot of olive oil on the cloves so the they roast thoroughly.
Make sure that the garlic is completely covered and sealed. The moisture softens the garlic and ensures it won't dry out.
When you are squeezing out the garlic, start at the base of the bulb to ensure the garlic pushes out completely.

Storage

Oven roasted garlic is best enjoyed fresh. But if you have leftover garlic, remove the garlic from the skin then store roasted garlic in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.

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