Baked Garlic Appetizers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 to 8 whole heads garlic
3 to 4 Tbsp. olive oil
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1/2 tsp. fresh or dried oregano
1/4 c. chicken stock
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Preheat oven to 300\u00b0.
Remove papery outer skins from garlic. Slice top off bulbs so each clove is exposed.
Trim base so garlic can sit flat in base of baker.
Drizzle olive oil over bulbs.
Then top with pieces of butter.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper and oregano. Put chicken stock into base dish.
Cover with foil, making a dome lid.
Bake 30 minutes.
Reduce heat to 275\u00b0.
Remove foil and bake another hour or until garlic is tender and husks are golden brown. Baste occasionally with olive oil, adding more stock to dish if necessary.
Serves 4 to 6. Serve with crusty hot French bread. Mash with fork and spread on bread with a dip of olive oil seasoned with Italian spices.
This recipe is loved by our family and friends.