America's Test Kitchen LogoCook's Country LogoCook's Illustrated LogoAmerica's Test Kitchen LogoCook's Country LogoCook's Illustrated Logo

Garlic Toasts

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on August 27, 2009

Yield

Makes 8 slices

Garlic Toasts

Ingredients

8 (1-inch-thick) slices rustic bread 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large garlic clove, peeled

Before You Begin

Be sure to use a high-quality crusty bread, such as a baguette; do not use sliced sandwich bread.

Instructions

  1. Adjust an oven rack to 6 inches from broiler element and heat broiler. Spread bread evenly in rimmed baking sheet and broil, flipping as needed, until well toasted on both sides, about 4 minutes. Briefly rub 1 side of each toast with garlic, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
Garlic Toasts

Garlic Toasts

Headshot of America's Test Kitchen
By America's Test Kitchen
5(6)
Save
Saved

Yield

Makes 8 slices

Ingredients

Ingredients

Ingredients

Why This Recipe Works

These garlicky toasts work well with a wide variety of soupy and saucy seafood dishes. You may want to make extras—they are that good.

Before You Begin

Be sure to use a high-quality crusty bread, such as a baguette; do not use sliced sandwich bread.

Instructions

  1. Adjust an oven rack to 6 inches from broiler element and heat broiler. Spread bread evenly in rimmed baking sheet and broil, flipping as needed, until well toasted on both sides, about 4 minutes. Briefly rub 1 side of each toast with garlic, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

Key Equipment

Equipment

Serrated Knives

More Like This

Recipe

Fresh Cod Brandade

Average rating 4, 3 ratings.

Recipe

Mussels Marinara with Spaghetti

Average rating 4, 4 ratings.

Keep Exploring

AppetizersBreads
This is a members' feature.