24 each thin french bread baguette slices
1 1/2 tablespoon butter
1 each large head garlic; cloves separated & unpeeled
12 ounces ripe brie cheese; rind removed, room temperature
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/8 cup chopped fresh arugula or watercress
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place baguette slices on cookie sheet and bake until golden brown, (Approx. 10 minutes). Cool. Melt butter in a small oven proof skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic and toss to coat. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until knife pierces garlic centers easily.(Approximately 20 minutes). Cool slightly. Peel garlic and transfer to a bowl and mash with a fork.
Add brie and cayenne and mix well. Preheat broiler. Spread some cheese mixture on each toast. Season with pepper. Broil until cheese bubbles. Sprinkle with arugula and serve on a platter.
NOTE: You can make the cheese mixture 6 hours ahead, cover, and let stand at room temperature.