Cherry Tomato Confit Toasts

Ingredients

• 2 pints cherry tomatoes(paid link)
• 6 cloves garlic(paid link)
• 1 ½ cup olive oil(paid link)
• 1 ½ tsp salt(paid link)
• ½ tsp black pepper(paid link)
• 1 loaf baguette(paid link)
• 1 cup ricotta cheese(paid link)
• ¼ cup fresh basil(paid link)
• 2 tbsp balsamic glaze(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 300°F. Place cherry tomatoes and whole garlic cloves in a small oven-safe dish.

2. 2

   Pour olive oil over tomatoes and garlic, ensuring they are mostly submerged. Season with 1 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper.

3. 3

   Cover the dish and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until tomatoes are softened and slightly collapsed.

   45 min

4. 4

   Remove from oven. Allow to cool slightly. Remove garlic cloves. Gently mash some of the tomatoes with a fork.

5. 5

   Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Brush lightly with some of the confit oil. Toast in the oven or a pan until golden brown.

6. 6

   Spread a layer of ricotta cheese on each toasted baguette slice.

7. 7

   Top the ricotta with the confit cherry tomatoes and garlic.

8. 8

   Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

9. 9

   Serve immediately.

10. 10

    The remaining confit oil can be stored in the refrigerator for future use.

11. 11

    Season with remaining salt and pepper to taste.

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