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The Keg Escargot Recipe

Topping Escargot with Cheese

Make The Keg Escargot Recipe at home with tender escargot, garlic herb butter, and melted cheese. Easy, rich, and restaurant-quality appetizer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 24 canned escargot drained
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons green onions finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Escargot dish or small baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare Garlic Butter
  1. Mix butter, garlic, parsley, green onions, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and fully combined.
    Mixing Garlic Herb Butter for Escargot
Step 2: Prepare Baking Dish
  1. Place one escargot into each cavity of an escargot dish or arrange evenly in a baking dish.
    Arranging Escargot in Baking Dish
Step 3: Add Butter Mixture
  1. Cover each escargot with a generous amount of the prepared garlic herb butter mixture.
    Adding Garlic Butter to Escargot
Step 4: Add Cheese Topping
  1. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the butter-covered escargot for a rich topping.
    Topping Escargot with Cheese
Step 5: Bake and Serve
  1. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12 to 15 minutes until bubbly, golden, and lightly browned.
    Baking Escargot Until Golden

Notes

Use high-quality garlic butter for the most authentic restaurant-style flavor.