It’s incredible how roasting a whole garlic bulb can transform the flavor of this small but mighty vegetable. A little time in the oven turns the cloves into sweet buttery sections that are easy to remove and can be added to a variety of recipes. Fresh garlic is a budget-friendly food that takes just minutes to prep for the oven and stores easily in the refrigerator for up to a week. Here are 10 ways to use roasted garlic.

Combine it with mayonnaise or mustard for a delicious sandwich spread or dip.
Mix it into lean ground beef when you are making homemade hamburger patties.
Infuse olive oil with roasted garlic cloves.
Add garlic cloves to softened butter for a creamy garlic butter spread.
Blend roasted garlic into homemade or plain hummus.
Whisk cooked garlic into your homemade salad dressings.
Rub it over raw chicken or beef before cooking as a marinade.
Stir roasted garlic into guacamole.
Top pizza with smashed roasted garlic cloves.
Spread a roasted clove on your favorite toasted bread as a base for avocado toast.