Roasted Garlic Parmesan Aioli
This creamy roasted garlic Parmesan aioli blends rich flavors of tender garlic, fresh thyme, and sharp Parmesan for a deliciously smooth dip or spread that's perfect for veggies, sandwiches, and more.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 head Garlic fresh and plump
- 1 teaspoon Extra virgin olive oil for roasting
- pinch Salt for roasting and seasoning
- pinch Pepper for roasting and seasoning
- ¼ cup Good-quality mayo creamy base
- ¼ cup Finely grated Parmesan cheese for salty depth and cheesy notes
- ½ teaspoon Fresh lemon juice about
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme finely minced
- pinch Red pepper flakes optional, for heat
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400° F to prepare for roasting the garlic.
- Cut the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves, allowing heat to penetrate.
- Drizzle the garlic with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Wrap the garlic head snugly in foil, sealing it tightly.
- Roast the foil-wrapped garlic in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Once cool enough to handle, squeeze the tender garlic cloves out into a bowl.
- Add mayo, Parmesan, fresh lemon juice, kosher salt, cracked black pepper, thyme, and red pepper flakes if desired. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to use.
Notes
Store refrigerated in an airtight container up to 5 days. Freeze portions in ice cube trays for later use. Thaw slowly and whisk before serving if separation occurs.