Whole Roasted Garlic with Goat Cheese
Elevate your appetizer game with this indulgent Whole Roasted Garlic with Goat Cheese recipe, a crowd-pleasing blend of creamy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors. Roasting whole garlic bulbs transforms them into buttery, caramelized perfection, while a whipped goat cheese spread infused with honey and fresh thyme creates a luscious contrast. This simple yet elegant dish comes together with minimal effort, making it an ideal choice for entertaining or a cozy night in. Perfectly paired with crusty baguette slices or crisp crackers, each bite offers a delightful harmony of textures and flavors. Turn on your oven and get ready to impress your guests with this irresistible combination of gourmet simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Garlic bulbs
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 8 ounces Goat cheese
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 loaf or package Baguette or crackers
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the top off each garlic bulb, exposing the tops of the cloves. Place the bulbs on a sheet of aluminum foil.
Drizzle the garlic bulbs with olive oil, ensuring each bulb is coated. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Wrap the garlic bulbs tightly in the foil and place them on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden brown.
While the garlic is roasting, blend the goat cheese, honey, and fresh thyme leaves in a small mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Set aside at room temperature.
Remove the roasted garlic bulbs from the oven and carefully unwrap the foil (watch out for steam!). Let them cool slightly until they are safe to handle.
To serve, allow guests to squeeze the soft roasted garlic cloves onto slices of baguette or crackers. Spread with the goat cheese mixture for a perfect bite.
Optional: Garnish the serving platter with additional fresh thyme sprigs for a touch of elegance. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1680 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 111.4 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.4 g | 272% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 2552 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.7 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.5 g | ||
| Protein | 66.6 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 673 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 986 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
