Garlic Confit Toast

Name: Garlic Confit Toast
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 head garlic; 1 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter; 1 1 cup grated Parmesan; 1 2 teaspoons chopped oregano; 1 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 1 baguette sliced in half lengthwise; 1 then crosswise

From the kitchen of Carly

Buttery garlic cloves transform into a silky paste with Parmesan, lemon, and red pepper. Broiled baguette slices get slathered and turned golden and crispy. Simple, elegant, and dangerously easy to eat an entire batch in one sitting.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

11 head garlic
11/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
11 cup grated Parmesan
12 teaspoons chopped oregano
11 teaspoon grated lemon zest
11/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
11 baguette sliced in half lengthwise
1then crosswise

Instructions

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.
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.
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.