Creamy Garlic Dressing

This dressing is amazing anything. Salads. Sandwiches. You name it.


Don't be shy with it. We slathered a good amount on some French bread and had some kicked up ham sandwiches. The original recipe comes from Emeril Lagasse.

Makes: 1/2 cup
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour
Printable Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 heads garlic
• 2 t olive oil
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 3 T fresh grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 2 T buttermilk
• 1 1/2 T fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 t salt
• 1/4 t fresh ground black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 325° F. Cut off top of garlic head and drizzle with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Turn upside down and roast until golden brown, about 1 hour.

2. Let garlic cool then squeeze into a bowl. Mash with a fork to make into a puree. You will need about 1/4 cup of the garlic to make the dressing.

3. Add the mayonnaise, cheese, buttermilk and lemon juice to the garlic and mix well. Season.