Croutons With Goat Cheese or Olive-Caper Spread

• 6 garlic cloves, unpeeled
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 lb fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
• 13 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and cut julienne
• 12 cup pitted kalamata olive
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 ounces French baguettes, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 14 cup unsalted butter, melted (1/2 stick)

1. For Cheese Spread:.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Toss whole garlic cloves with 1 tablespoon oil in heavy small baking dish.
4. Bake until soft and brown, about 15 minutes;cool slightly.
5. Slip skins off garlic, transfer to medium bowl and mash to paste.
6. Mix in goat cheese and tomatoes.
7. (Can be prepared 4 days ahead; refrigerate, covered.
8. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature before serving.
9. ).
10. For Olive Spread:.
11. Puree olives with oil, basil,capers and garlic in processor; transfer to bowl.
12. (Can be prepared 4 days ahead; refrigerate, covered.
13. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature berfore serving.
14. ).
15. For Croutons:.
16. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
17. Arrange bread slices on baking sheet.
18. Brush both sides with butter.
19. Bake until crisp and golden brown, about 10 minutes.
20. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
21. Cool completely and store in sealed plastic bag at room temperature.
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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/croutons-with-goat-cheese-or-olive-caper-spread-369496 (may not work)