How to Roast Garlic | Emeril Lagasse

Take a fresh garlic head that is firm and without brown spots.

Using a utility knife with a serrated edge, cut the top off the garlic to expose the cloves.

Place the garlic in a foil pouch.

Drizzle a little olive oil over the garlic.

Sprinkle some salt and cracked pepper over the garlic.

Optionally, add herbs like thyme, basil, or rosemary for flavor.

Seal the foil pouch to create a tent around the garlic.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Roast the garlic in the oven for about 1 hour.

Remove the garlic from the oven and open the foil pouch.

Check the garlic; it should be beautifully golden brown.

Use a fork to remove the roasted cloves from the garlic head.

Incorporate the roasted garlic into mashed potatoes, pizza, or sauces, or puree it in a food processor with olive oil for storage.

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