Garlic Confit Toast
Crusty baguette slices topped with a luxurious spread of garlic confit, Parmesan, herbs, and lemon zest. This indulgent toast features butter-poached garlic mashed with fresh oregano and a kick of red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
- •1 head garlic
- •½ cup unsalted butter
- •1 cup grated Parmesan
- •2 teaspoons chopped oregano
- •1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- •½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- •1 whole baguette
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Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Cook cloves from 1 head garlic in 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter in a small covered saucepan over medium-low heat until golden brown and very soft, 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; let cool.
20 min
- 2.
Add 1 cup grated Parmesan, 2 teaspoons chopped oregano, 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to garlic and mash to a paste; season with salt.
5 min
- 3.
Heat broiler. Slice a baguette in half lengthwise, then crosswise. Broil, cut side down, on a foil-lined baking sheet until golden brown, about 2 minutes (watch carefully). Let cool slightly, then spread cut side with garlic paste. Broil until cheese is golden and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Slice.
6 min
