1 garlic-1 bulb for each persn
1 olive oil
1 brie cheese
1 baguette,sliced and toasted
Directions
Preheat oven to 325F. Remove any of the loose, paper-like skin and
lightly baste bulbs of garlic with olive oil. Wrap in foil and poke a
few holes to allow steam to escape. Bake for 1 1/4 hrs. Cut garlic in
half horizontally. To serve, warm Brie in 325F oven until just
starting to melt. Spread cheese on bread slices and then spread warm
garlic pulp on top.
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Dessert; Vegetable
The History of Recipes
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