Here’s a delicious and easy recipe for Cheesy Confit Garlic Bread. This recipe combines the rich, mellow flavors of garlic confit with gooey cheese and crispy bread for a truly indulgent treat.
Ingredients:
For the Garlic Confit:
- 2 heads of garlic
- 1 cup olive oil
- Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs (optional)
For the Garlic Bread:
- 1 large baguette or French bread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Make the Garlic Confit:
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Separate the garlic cloves from the heads, but leave them unpeeled.
- Place the garlic cloves in an oven-safe dish and cover them with olive oil. Add fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs if using.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 2 hours, or until the garlic is soft and golden brown.
- Remove the garlic from the oven and let it cool. Once cool, squeeze the garlic out of their skins into a bowl and mash them into a paste. Reserve the garlic-infused oil for later use.
Make the Garlic Bread:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the baguette or French bread in half lengthwise.
- In a bowl, mix the softened butter with the garlic confit paste, dried oregano, dried parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over both halves of the bread.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the garlic buttered bread.
- Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the bread is golden brown.
- For an extra crispy top, you can broil the bread for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your Cheesy Confit Garlic Bread as a delicious appetizer, side dish, or snack!