Buttered Crunchy Croutons Recipes

EASY CRUNCHY GARLIC CROUTONS RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small sauce pan, combine: 2 Tbsp butter, 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 pressed garlic cloves, 1 Tbsp chopped parsley, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Heat over medium heat until butter is melted. Stir to combine then set aside and let the flavors infuse into the oil while you chop your bread.
• Cut your bread into 3/4" cubes. For goodness sake, don't remove the crust! It adds variety and great crunch to these croutons. Transfer to large mixing bowl.
• Drizzle the seasoned olive oil over your chopped bread and toss until bread crumbs have an even coating of oil.
• Spread the bread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 375˚F for
• -20 minutes until they are golden brown and crunchy. (mine took 20 min)
• Serve these up with your favorite green salad.

BEST CROUTONS EVER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Melt butter in a pot over medium heat.
• Cut each bread slice into 16 cubes; add bread cubes and garlic powder to melted butter. Stir to coat. Transfer coated bread cubes to the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes.

CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Remove crusts from stale bread slices. Brush bread on both sides with melted butter. Cut bread slices up into small cubes. Sprinkle with garlic salt (if desired). Arrange cubes on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until browned. Let cool. Store croutons in a covered container or plastic bag. Serve in soups or salads.

BUTTERED CRUNCHY CROUTONS

Steps:

• 1. Cut the crusts off of 6 slices of stacked bread. Then cut the stack into 1/2 inch cubes(about 3 cups) Put into a bowl. Drizzle with the melted butter, salt, pepper, and parsley flakes. Toss well with a rubber spatula, lightly.
• 2. Spread the croutons in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake the croutons in a pre-heated 400 degree oven, untill crisp and golden. About 10 minutes. Turning once after 5 minutes. Cool and store. Use and enjoy soon. ** NOTE; If you like you can add a little garlic powder, etc. Your choice.

GARLIC AND HERB HOMEMADE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Add the oil, melted butter, parsley, garlic powder, dried Italian herb seasoning, salt, and black pepper to a large bowl and whisk to combine.
• Stir in the bread cubes and gently toss to coat.
• Spread the bread cubes in an even layer on a large baking tray.
• Bake until the croutons are golden, about 10 to 15 minutes, tossing once halfway through. Cool to room temperature.
• Serve, or store the croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 10 days.

EGG NOODLES WITH CRISPY CROUTONS

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions.
• When you put the water on to boil, place the butter in a small frying pan over medium heat.
• Tear the bread into small pieces for the croutons.
• When the butter is melted and sizzling (don't let it brown) add the pieces of bread.
• Watch the bread carefully and stir frequently so that it doesn't burn but will get crispy.
• Add the salt and pepper to the croutons.
• When the noodles are cooked, drain and place in your serving bowl.
• Add the croutons; stir to distribute well.
• Serve and enjoy!

CRUNCHY RANCH CROUTONS

Steps:

• Cut crust from bread and discard the crust.
• Brush both sides of each slice of bread with olive oil, melted butter or margarine.
• Slice bread into 1/2-inch strips; turn and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Optional:.
• Place bread cubes in a plastic zipper bag; sprinkle with dry salad dressing mix to act as dry seasoning. Securely seal bag and shake, coating bread cubes with dry salad dressing mix.
• Spread cubes flat on baking sheet. Preheat oven to 325°F Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool on baking sheet.
• Note: For bigger croutons, use "Texas Toast" style bread and slice into larger 3/4-inch cubes.