Baked Garlic

• Garlic bulb
• 1 tspn olive oil
• dash of dried basil

1. Slice the top off of a fresh garlic bulb.
2. Sprinkle with olive oil  and basil.
3. Set in baking dish and cover.
4. Bake at 300 degrees F for 30 minutes.
5. Gently squeeze garlic bulb to remove softened garlic cloves.
6. Use as a spread for bread or flavoring in mashed potatoes.