Crusty 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.

CRUSTY CHEWY SOURDOUGH CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, tear or cut a loaf of sourdough bread into 2-inch chunks.
• Drizzle about 1/4 cup olive oil and 2 minced cloves of garlic over the bread. Season with 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 tablespoon of pepper.
• Toss the bread to evenly coat and adjust seasonings to your liking.
• On a baking sheet, spread bread chunks in a single layer and bake until the croutons are golden on the outside, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and enjoy in your favorite 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.

DECLANS SALAD WITH CRUSTY CROUTONS

Steps:

• Wash salad by immersing in a sinkful of cold water and swirling around. Lift greens out of sink into salad spinner or clean cotton pillowcase and spin like crazy. Fun for the whole family. Toss salad greens gently with olive oil in a large wooden bowl. Sprinkle on lemon juice and toss again. Finally, season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper, toss again, and serve. Eat with your fingers.

DECLANS SALAD WITH CRUSTY CROUTONS

Steps:

• Wash salad by immersing in a sinkful of cold water and swirling around. Lift greens out of sink into salad spinner or clean cotton pillowcase and spin like crazy. Fun for the whole family. Toss salad greens gently with olive oil in a large wooden bowl. Sprinkle on lemon juice and toss again. Finally, season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper, toss again, and serve. Eat with your fingers.

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.

CRUSTY CROUTONS

Steps:

• Slice bread into 1-inch thick slices. Stack several slices and cut slices into 1-inch bars, then cut bars crosswise into 1-inch cubes. Repeat with remaining slices. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium low heat. Add bread cubes and stir around well. Let cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until golden, about 5 to 10 minutes. Let cool slightly and add to salad while tossing.

CAESAR SALAD WITH "CRUSTY" CROUTONS

Steps:

• Put 1/4 cup of oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat and heat until hot but not smoking. Add 1/4 cup of the cheese to a medium bowl and set aside.
• Brush a work surface with a little oil and press the dough into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick. Cut the dough into thin strips, about 1/4-inch wide. When the oil is hot, using kitchen scissors, carefully hold the dough strips, 2 at a time, over the pan and snip off 1/4-inch pieces, letting them gently fall into the hot oil (this may take several batches). Shallow-fry the dough pieces, tossing frequently with a slotted spoon, Chinese strainer or tongs, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the croutons to the bowl with the cheese and toss to coat. Continue frying and dredging the dough in the cheese until all the dough is used.
• When ready to serve, add the romaine to a large bowl, drizzle with lemon juice and add the remaining 1/4 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste and toss well to evenly coat the lettuce. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese and the croutons and toss well until combined.
• Transfer to a serving platter and top with additional cheese, if desired.

CRUSTY CROUTONS

Steps:

• Cut rolls into 1/2 to 1-inch cubes. Place in a large bowl. Combine butter and oil and drizzle over roll cubes. Toss until all cubes are evenly coated. Sprinkle with seasoning and Parmesan cheese and toss again until well coated. Spread on a baking sheet and sprinkle lightly with garlic salt. Bake at 350°F 10-15 minutes or until nicely browned.