Garlic Confit – Appetizer for a Flavorful Start

Madison Taylor

Madison Taylor

Published Apr 2, 2025

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Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

130 mins

Servings

4-6

Garlic Confit – Appetizer for a Flavorful Start

Are you ready to spice up your next meal? Garlic confit is a game changer. This simple dish adds rich flavor to any appetizer. In this blog post, I’ll show you how to make garlic confit step by step. You’ll learn how to enjoy its creamy texture and sweet taste. Get ready to impress your guests and elevate your dining experience with this delicious start!

Garlic Confit – Appetizer for a Flavorful Start

Garlic confit is a simple yet tasty starter. It gives a rich, sweet flavor. To make it, gather two cups of peeled garlic cloves. You will also need one cup of olive oil. If you want to add more taste, include two sprigs of fresh thyme and one bay leaf.

First, preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C). Next, place the garlic cloves in a small baking dish. Pour the olive oil over the garlic until it is fully covered. If you are using thyme and bay leaf, add them now. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. This keeps the garlic moist as it cooks.

Now, bake the garlic for two hours. You want it to be soft and golden without browning. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning. When it is done, take it out and let it cool a bit. Season the garlic with salt to your taste.

While the garlic cools, raise the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C). Slice a baguette into half-inch thick pieces. Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and drizzle them with olive oil. Bake the crostini for about 8-10 minutes. Flip them halfway to ensure they get golden and crispy.

Now it’s time to serve. Place the garlic confit in a small dish. Garnish it with fresh parsley. Serve the warm crostini on the side for dipping. Enjoy spreading the soft garlic on the crunchy bread. This dish is a great start for any meal!

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Garlic Confit

Garlic Confit

A delicious appetizer featuring slow-cooked garlic cloves in olive oil, served with crispy crostini.

10 min prep
2h 10m cook
4-6 servings
estimated calories per serving cal
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C).

  2. 2

    In a small baking dish or oven-safe pot, place the peeled garlic cloves.

  3. 3

    Pour the olive oil over the garlic until fully submerged. If using, add the thyme and bay leaf for extra flavor.

  4. 4

    Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven.

  5. 5

    Bake for 2 hours, or until the garlic is soft and golden but not browned. Keep a close eye on it as it cooks to avoid burning.

  6. 6

    Once finished, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Season with salt to taste.

  7. 7

    While the garlic is cooling, increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).

  8. 8

    Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil.

  9. 9

    Bake for about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the crostini are golden and crispy.

  10. 10

    To serve, place the garlic confit in a small dish adorned with fresh parsley. Serve the warm crostini on the side for dipping. Enjoy spreading the luscious garlic onto the crostini!

Chef's Notes

Serve the garlic confit in a small, rustic bowl alongside a wooden cutting board topped with the toasted crostini. Add a sprig of thyme on top of the confit for a touch of elegance.

Course: Appetizer Cuisine: Mediterranean
Madison Taylor

Madison Taylor

Founder & Recipe Developer

Madison Taylor founded recipesinsight and excels as a Recipe Developer, inspiring culinary creativity.