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Ingredients
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- 4 to 6 whole garlic heads (or 2 cups garlic cloves)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Toss garlic heads or cloves with salt in a casserole dish.
- Pour olive oil over garlic until submerged.
- Cover with foil and roast for 30-35 minutes until golden.
- Let cool, strain oil, and blend garlic with infused oil until smooth.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and thyme.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for the best taste.
Ensure garlic is fully submerged in oil to maintain creaminess.
Adjust seasoning to taste for a customized spread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0