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Loading...| 4 whole garlic heads | |
| 1/4 cup olive oil | |
| 1/3 lb tomatillo , husks removed | |
| 1/2 small white onion , chopped | |
| 1 garlic clove | |
| 1 fresh serrano chili , stemmed | |
| 1/4 cup water | |
| 1/2 teaspoon salt | |
| 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro , stemmed or 1/2 bunch flat leaf parsley | |
| 6 ounces asadero cheese , cut into 4 equal pieces or 6 ounces brie cheese | |
| 1 loaf French bread , sliced ( or 12 white-flour or whole-wheat tortillas ) |
| 1. | Preheat oven to 350F. |
| 2. | Remove the papery outer skin from each garlic head, then cut off the top 1/4 inch of the head to expose the tops of the cloves. |
| 3. | Center each garlic head on a sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the top of each head. |
| 4. | Seal aluminum around garlic to create a pouch. Place in baking dish and roast until the garlic cloves are soft and golden brown, usually takes 45 minutes. |
| 5. | While the garlic is cooking, combine the tomatillo, water, onion, one clove of garlic, serrano chili, cilantro, and salt in a blender and blend until smooth. |
| 6. | Once the garlic is golden brown, remove and let it cool. After that, spread it over the French bread. |
| 7. | Sprinkle each garlic head with some asadero cheese or brie cheese and bake for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. |
This recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a unique appetizer.
It’s healthy since it’s made with garlic and tomatillo.
It’s also easy to make and can be served with French bread or tortillas.
Garlic taste might be overpowering for some.
It’s high in fat due to added cheese.
Garlic helps to boost the immune system, reducing blood pressure, and improving cholesterol levels.
Tomatillo contains vitamin C and is also a good source of antioxidants.
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