1 head garlic
1/2 tbl. plus 1/4c. olive oil, divided
1/4c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
baguette or other crusty bread

Cut 1/4-1/2 inch off top of garlic head to expose tips of cloves. Lay garlic head cut-side up in small baking dish. Drizzle 1/2 tbl. olive oil over top. Sprinkle with ground pepper. Roast until soft, fragrant, and lightly browned, about 45 min.

Cool completely. Squeeze cloves from the base and use a fork to dislodge flesh from skin. Mash garlic with a fork on small plate. Stir in Parmesan, additional 1/4c. olive oil, and pepper to taste. Serve with baguette.