Good-Cooking - Baked Whole Garlic with French Bread

Ingredients

• 4 cloves garlic, left whole
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons clarified butter
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 French bread loaf, sliced and heated
• 6 ounces cream cheese or soft cheese (optional)
• or 1/2 cup butter, softened