Roasted Garlic Spread
This smooth, creamy Roasted Garlic Spread is addictive! Roasting garlic magically transforms the flavor into a nutty, mellow flavor. Spread it on toasted baguette slices for a quick and easy appetizer.
Servings: 1 -½ cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups peeled garlic cloves or 4-6 garlic heads
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- 1-½ cups extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F
- In an oven-proof casserole dish or pie plate, add the garlic and toss with the salt. Spread the garlic cloves in an even layer and add the olive oil until the cloves are completely submerged.
- Cover the dish with foil and transfer to the oven. Roast for 30-35 minutes until the garlic is light golden in color and very tender.
- Cool the garlic in the dish then strain the oil through a mesh sieve set over a bowl. Save the oil in a sealed container for other recipes.
- Place the cooled garlic cloves in a food processor or blender. Add 2 to 4 tablespoons of the infused oil and process until smooth and creamy.
- Add salt according to taste preference, transfer to a container and stir in the thyme leaves if using.
Notes
- Check for tenderness after 30 minutes, the garlic should be tender and firm but no sharp 'bite' taste.
- The longer the garlic is roasted the deeper the color becomes.
- There is a lot of garlic flavor in the strained oil. Transfer it to a covered container and use in future cooking.
- To store the roasted garlic spread, place it in a glass container, add a thin coating of olive oil and cover with an air-tight lid. It will keep 5-7 days in the refrigerator and up to six months in the freezer.
- Nutrition value is calculated off blending 1/4 cup of the olive oil into the roasted garlic spread.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 29mg
