Garlic Confit & Fontina Bruschetta with Crispy Prosciutto
Make Garlic Confit & Fontina Bruschetta with Crispy Prosciutto, an Italian-inspired appetizer recipe with garlic cloves, peeled, olive oil, fresh thyme sprigs. It has about 60 min, about 320 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
Quick answer
Garlic Confit & Fontina Bruschetta with Crispy Prosciutto is an Italian-inspired appetizer recipe that takes about 60 min, makes 6 servings, has about 320 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
Recommended gear
As an Amazon Associate, Recipe Genius earns from qualifying purchases.
The one tool that makes chopping vegetables, herbs, meat, and meal prep faster.
View on Amazon
Helpful for crisp vegetables, potatoes, reheated leftovers, and fast weeknight sides.
View on Amazon
Useful for casseroles, cobblers, baked pasta, gratins, enchiladas, and family dinners.
View on AmazonGarlic Confit & Fontina Bruschetta with Crispy Prosciutto ingredients
- 1 cup garlic cloves, peeled
- 1.5 cups olive oil
- 3 large fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 loaf baguette
- 4 oz fontina cheese
- 4 slices prosciutto
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
How to make Garlic Confit & Fontina Bruschetta with Crispy Prosciutto
- Prepare the garlic confit: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup peeled garlic cloves, 1.5 cups olive oil, 3 large fresh thyme sprigs, and 1 bay leaf. Ensure the garlic is fully submerged in the oil.
- Heat the saucepan over the lowest possible heat setting on your stovetop. Cook gently for 45-55 minutes, or until the garlic cloves are very tender and golden brown, but not burnt. The oil should barely bubble.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the garlic confit to cool completely. Strain the garlic cloves, reserving the infused olive oil for other uses (it’s delicious!). Mash the confit garlic cloves with a fork to create a paste.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay 4 slices of prosciutto flat on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the prosciutto for 8-12 minutes, or until deeply browned and crispy. Watch carefully to prevent burning. Once crispy, remove from the oven, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, and then roughly chop into small pieces.
- Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Brush each side of the baguette slices lightly with some of the reserved confit olive oil (or fresh olive oil if you prefer).
- Spread a generous amount of the mashed garlic confit evenly over one side of each baguette slice. Top each with a small piece of fontina cheese.
- Arrange the baguette slices on a clean baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is lightly toasted around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the crispy chopped prosciutto over the melted cheese. Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley and a dash of black pepper.
- Serve the Garlic Confit & Fontina Bruschetta warm as an elegant appetizer.
Garlic Confit & Fontina Bruschetta with Crispy Prosciutto FAQ
How do I make Garlic Confit & Fontina Bruschetta with Crispy Prosciutto?
Make Garlic Confit & Fontina Bruschetta with Crispy Prosciutto by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Garlic Confit & Fontina Bruschetta with Crispy Prosciutto?
The main ingredients include garlic cloves, peeled, olive oil, fresh thyme sprigs, bay leaf, baguette. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Garlic Confit & Fontina Bruschetta with Crispy Prosciutto take?
This recipe takes about 60 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Garlic Confit & Fontina Bruschetta with Crispy Prosciutto?
Recipe Genius estimates about 320 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
More recipes you might like
Browse related collections
Cook smarter with Recipe Genius
Generate recipes, build meal plans, and create shopping lists with Recipe Genius.