4 bulbs of garlic, separated into cloves
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick), cubed or sliced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground pepper
a few sprigs of fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1/2 cup dry white wine
8 ounces goat cheese, preferably chevre, at room temperature
1/4 heavy cream
baguette or peasant bread
Heat oven to 275 degrees. Place cloves in casserole dish. Dot with butter and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Stick thyme sprigs here and there throughout garlic. Bake uncovered one half hour, basting occasionally. Add wine, cover, and bake another hour or until cloves are soft. Mix goat cheese and heavy cream. Serve braised garlic and creamed goat cheese with slices of good bread. Makes 6-8 appetizer servings.
