Brie and Roasted Garlic Appetizer
Betsy Couch
"Quick, festive, great flavor combinations = a perfect party appetizer!"

2 whole garlic bulbs

1 (12 ounce) round Brie cheese, room temperature

1 (6 ounce) jar roasted red peppers
or 2-3 whole roasted peppers, drained and cut in bite-sized strips (can use 2-3 home-roasted peppers)

Small bread slices of your choice (I've used French bread and miniature pitas)

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. If the garlic has several layers of skin remove all but a couple (don't peel it down to the cloves).

3. Place the garlic on a baking sheet (or in a fancy garlic roaster if you have one) and bake for about 45 minutes or until cloves are soft.

4. Place the Brie in the center of a serving plate. Separate the garlic cloves and surround the brie with them.

5. Serve with the peppers and breads.

6. To eat, spread a bread slice with the brie, squeeze on roasted garlic and spread and top with a slice of roasted pepper.