Garlic Confit Toast

This one comes from the April 2015 issue of Bon Appétit magazine.  Enjoy.

Ingredients

• 1 fresh Baguette 
• 1 head fresh Garlic
• ½ cup unsalted Butter
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 Teas. chopped Oregano
• 1 Teas. grated Lemon zest
• ½ Teas. crushed Red Pepper flakes

Procedure

• Extract cloves from head of garlic.
• Cook cloves of garlic in unsalted butter, in a small covered saucepan, over medium-low heat until golden brown and very soft - 15-30 minutes.
• Transfer to a medium bowl and let cool.
• Add Parmesan, Oregano, Lemon zest and Red Pepper flakes to garlic and mash to a paste.
• Season with salt to taste.
• Heat broiler.
• Slice Baguette lengthwise and crosswise to fit baking sheet.
• Broil cut sides down on a foil-lined baking sheet until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
• Let cool slightly, then spread on cut side with garlic paste. 
• Broil again until cheese is golden and bubbling, about 2 minutes.