Crunchy Garlic 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.

CRISPY GARLIC PARMESAN CROUTONS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Combine the garlic and olive oil in a small mixing bowl. Let sit out at room temperature for at least 4 hours to infuse.
• Preheat oven to 300 F. Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and add to a large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the cheese, dried herbs, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
• Strain the garlic oil over the bread cubes, pressing the garlic with the back of a spoon to get every drop of garlicky goodness. Toss with a spatula until the bread is evenly coated.
• Pour the mixture onto a baking sheet and place in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove, and stir the croutons, as the ones on the outside will cook faster than those in the center. Return to oven, and cook for 15 more minutes.
• Remove from oven, and sprinkle the last 1/4 of cheese over the croutons. Return to oven, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until browned and crunchy. Allow them to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

CRUNCHY GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• 1. Cut the bread into bite size pieces.
• 2. on medium high, add the olive oil and bread pieces, toss until golden brown, add the garlic, salt&pepper.

CRUNCHY GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• Toast the bread.
• Crush the garlic and mix into the butter.Spread the butter on the toast while it is still warm so that it will absorb the garlic butter.
• Put them under the grill until golden brown and crisp.
• Spinkle a handful on soup.Enjoy!

HOMEMADE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Rub the whole garlic clove over both sides of the sourdough. Tear it into rough chunks and toss with the oil, a good pinch of salt and the seeds.
• Spread out on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 mins until golden and crisp. Mix with the chopped parsley. Sprinkle on soup or a salad for added crunch.

CRUNCHY SALAD WITH GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• Croutons:.
• Preheat oven to 180c.
• Trim crusts from bread & cut bread into small cubes.
• Gently fry garlic in the olive oil without browning.
• Toss, stir or shake so that all surfaces come in contact with the garlic oil.
• Place on a foil lined tray & bake for about 8 minutes or until a pale gold color.
• Remove & allow to cool & crisp.
• Salad:.
• Combine vinegar & oil, salt & pepper & marinate the mushrooms for a few minutes.
• Place the lettuce into a salad bowl, add the mushrooms & dressing, then toss well.
• Add your garlic croutons and toss again.
• Serve immediately.