Garlic Confit Toast Crispy (Printable Format)

Smooth garlic cloves and olive oil atop crunchy bread make a flavorful, elegant starter or snack.

# What You Need:

→ Garlic Confit

01 - 2 heads garlic, cloves peeled
02 - 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
03 - 2 sprigs fresh thyme
04 - 1 bay leaf
05 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

→ Toast

06 - 1 rustic baguette or country loaf, sliced into 8 pieces

→ Garnish

07 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
09 - Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
02 - Arrange the peeled garlic cloves in a small oven-safe saucepan or baking dish. Add extra-virgin olive oil, fresh thyme sprigs, bay leaf, and kosher salt.
03 - Cover tightly with foil or a fitted lid. Bake for 45 minutes, or until cloves are very tender and golden without browning.
04 - While the garlic confit bakes, slice baguette or country loaf into 8 even pieces. Toast until golden and crisp using a toaster or broiler.
05 - Remove the garlic confit from the oven and discard the thyme and bay leaf.
06 - Gently spread 2 to 3 warm garlic confit cloves onto each piece of toasted bread. Finish each slice with a drizzle of infused oil from the baking dish.
07 - Add flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve at once.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Multiple uses from one simple process make both garlic and oil into instant flavor boosters
  • Requires just a few basic ingredients you can find in any grocery store
  • Feels luxurious but is actually quietly thrifty and so easy
  • Preps ahead beautifully so you can have this treat on standby for guests or personal cravings
02 -
  • Packed with flavor using just a handful of pantry staples
  • Vegetarian friendly and super easy to adapt for most diets
  • Keeps well for up to two weeks in the fridge for almost instant appetizers
  • The subtle sweetness of confit garlic is my absolute favorite building block You never forget the first time you spread that golden creamy clove onto a still warm bite of bread and tasted both comfort and a little luxury
03 -
  • Always make sure your garlic is completely submerged in oil for safe storage
  • For the best flavor start with cold oil and gently heat with the garlic
  • Skip high heat so you never risk burning This method brings out the sweetness and creaminess you want
  • A drizzle of the leftover oil on roasted vegetables or homemade soup is beyond worth it
  • You might think doubling the recipe is too much but you will find yourself dreaming up ways to enjoy every last golden clove

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