Roasted Garlic Peppercorn Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 whole head garlic
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground mixed peppercorns
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). slice off the top third of the head of garlic so the tips of the cloves are exposed. place in a small baking dish, and add just enough water to cover the bottom of the dish. drizzle the olive oil over the top of the garlic, then cover with a lid or foil. bake for 45 minutes.
• melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. mix together the flour and milk so there are no lumps, and pour into the pan with the butter. bring to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes. squeeze the garlic cloves from their skin, and mash. stir garlic into the sauce, and season with salt, peppercorns, and nutmeg.