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SPICY CROUTONS

Steps:

• Rough cut bread into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Place in large bowl.
• Whisk garlic, oil, Tabasco, salt and pepper in small bowl.
• Let stand 10-15 minutes.
• Heat oven to 450°F.
• Pour oil mixture over bread and toss to thoroughly coat.
• Spread evenly on cookie sheet.
• Bake for 7-10 minutes.
• Toss to turn cubes.
• Bake an additional 7-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
• These go great over salad or my Potato, Leek, Mushroom Soup (Recipe #28211).
• Enjoy!

CRESCENT CITY CROUTONS

Steps:

• Cut French bread lengthwise as if for a long sandwich. Then cut the bread lengthwise with two or three cuts from the top to the bottom. Then cut the bread across to produce cubes of bread about 3/4 of an inch thick.
• Place the cubed bread in a large bowl that slopes to a small bottom. This will direct excess oil and seasonings towards the bottom of the bowl. Add the bread to the bowl and all of the seasonings. Toss gently for several minutes, it is important to insure that the seasonings are distributed evenly and that the oil is completely absorbed by the bread.
• Arrange the croutons in a single layer on a 1/2 sheet baking or a jellyroll pan.
• Preheat oven to 350F, place the baking sheet in the oven, then turn off the oven immediately. Bake the croutons for 90 minutes, do not open oven during that time.
• Allow the croutons to cool, place in a shallow serving bowl and serve with salads.

AIR FRYER CROUTONS

Steps:

• Toss the bread, olive oil, oregano, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a large bowl until evenly combined.
• Preheat a 6-quart air fryer to 350 degrees F. Add the seasoned bread cubes in an even layer to the air fryer basket. Cook, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and toasted, 5 to 6 minutes.

CREOLE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375C . In a bowl, mix oil with seasoning.
• Toss the stale bread cubes with the seasoned oil. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.

CREOLE SEASONED CROUTONS - AIR FRYER METHOD

Steps:

• Cut bread into bite sized pieces
• Place bread cubes into a bowl and sprinkle with creole seasoning. Stir.
• In a small pot, add butter and cook on low until butter is melted.
• Add cheese, onion powder and garlic powder.
• Continue cooking on low until mixture is smooth and creamy.
• Pour cheese mixture over bread cubes. and mix well.
• Spoon 1/4 - 1/2 of bread cubes into air fryer - single layer only.
• Cook at 200*F for 5 minutes.
• Remove basket from air fryer and stir bread cubes.
• Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
• Once baked and crunchy, remove from air fryer and repeat until all cubes are cooked.
• Serve immediately on salads or on top of casseroles.

CREOLE CAESAR SALAD WITH CORN BREAD CROUTONS

Steps:

• For the salad:
• Place half the fried okra in a large bowl and add the romaine, corn, corn bread, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion. Add the dressing and toss until well coated.
• Divide the salad among six serving plates and top evenly with the remaining okra. Serve immediately.
• For the Creole Caesar dressing:
• In a small saucepan, combine the oil, garlic, and onion. Cook over low heat until the garlic and onion are golden and tender, about 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the garlic and onion to a food processor; reserve the oil.
• Add the vinegar, bell pepper, celery, sugar, cayenne, mayonnaise, Parmesan, and a pinch each of salt and black pepper to the food processor. Pulse until smooth. With the machine running, add the oil in a thin stream and process until emulsified. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.