Best Buttered Crunchy Croutons Recipes

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BUTTERED CRUNCHY CROUTONS



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BETTER, than store bought! No additives here,just a yummy buttery crunch. Great on creamy soups, or salads. You can even snack on them, while watching T.V.It make a wonderful snack for game time! Quick and sooo easy to make. The foto shows one batch I made. Next time I will double the recipe. They just seem to go "poof"...LOL My...

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 slice white bread regular or thick sliced bread.....
3-1/2 Tbsp butter......or olive oil
salt and pepper......to taste
3 Tbsp dried parsley

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.

BEST CROUTONS EVER



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These croutons are soft and good. I hate croutons, but I love these!

Provided by Pancake555

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Crouton Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

¼ cup butter
4 slices bread
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 126 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

GARLIC BUTTER CROUTONS



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A simple recipe for garlic butter croutons - made with sliced sandwich bread! Toss these crunchy croutons over your next side salad or bowl of soup.

Provided by Heather

Categories     Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

7 slices sandwich bread (about 6 cups of cubed bread)
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Using a serrated knife, gently slice bread into 3/4 inch cubes and place in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, combine olive oil and melted butter. Slowly drizzle butter mixture over bread cubes while stirring, and continue tossing until evenly coated. Sprinkle bread cubes with parsley, garlic powder, and salt and toss to coat. Spread into a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake until golden brown and to your desired crunchiness. Baking time can vary widely depending on the moisture and density of the bread used (stale bread will bake faster). I highly recommend checking on your croutons every 5 minutes for best results. This may take about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before storing.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.75 cup, Calories 143 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 181 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

CRUNCHY RANCH CROUTONS



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Instead of throwing away any stale bread, try this recipe for crunchy croutons. Enjoy on salads, on top of casseroles, soups, as stuffing for veggies or fish or meat. I have included variations too!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Grains

Time 25m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 loaf sliced bread (best if bread is slightly stale)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, melted (butter or margarine)
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry ranch dressing mix
1 (1 ounce) envelope caeser salad dressing mix or 1 (1 ounce) envelope buttermilk salad dressing mix

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.

GARLIC CROUTONS



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A very simple recipe, these croutons are good for a Caesar's Salad or any tossed green salad.

Provided by Cathy Hofmann

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Crouton Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
3 (3/4 inch thick) slices French bread, cut into cubes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large saute pan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add bread cubes, and toss to coat. Spread on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until crisp and dry. Check frequently to prevent burning. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 100.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

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