Best Crouton Hotdish Recipes

BREAKFAST HOTDISH

Steps:

• Using a 9 X 13 pan Spray with Non Stick spray.
• Layer Croutons on bottom of pan, top with browned, drained sausage and cheese, next mix 1/2 cup milk to eggs. Mix well and top ingredients with the egg mix.
• Cover and refrigerate overnite. When ready, Pre Heat oven to 350. Mix 1/2 cup of milk with Cream of Mushroom soup in a bowl and pour over casserole, I use more cheese to top it off!!! Bake 1 Hr. Uncovered

CROUTON TOMATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Arrange tomatoes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with bread cubes. Combine the butter, salt, basil and thyme; drizzle over bread and tomatoes. Sprinkle with cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until tomatoes are tender.

JEANETTE'S FAMOUS BROCCOLI AND CROUTON CASSEROLE, RACHAELMAGIZED

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat EVOO over medium heat in saute pan. Add the butter to the oil and when it foams, add the garlic, thyme, parsley and pepper and swirl for 1 to 2 minutes. Place the bread in a large bowl and toss with the butter sauce and half the cheese. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake until deeply golden and crispy, 20 minutes. The croutons can be stored wrapped in foil at room temp or in an airtight container for several days.
• Bring a couple of inches of water to boil in a deep skillet. Salt the water and add the broccoli. Cook to tender-crisp, 5 minutes; drain. The broccoli can be stored in the fridge in a plastic bag for several days.
• To assemble and bake the casserole, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and arrange the croutons in a dish. Top with the broccoli, chicken, soup and remaining 3/4 to 1 cup Parm. Bake until hot throughout and golden on top, 35 to 40 minutes.
• For the poached chicken stock: Place the chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, lemon, herb bundle, peppercorns and salt in a pot, cover with water and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to simmer and simmer for 1 hour minimum. Cool the chicken in the broth. Remove the chicken and cool. Separate the meat and pull or chop into bite-size pieces. Reserve for the Broccoli Casserole preparation. The chicken can be stored in a plastic bag in the fridge for 4 days. Strain the stock and reserve for soup.
• For the soup: Heat a soup pot over medium heat. Melt the butter and when it begins to foam, add the celery, onions and garlic; season with celery salt and pepper. Add the fresh bay leaf to pot, partially cover, and cook until very tender and soft, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the potatoes, celeriac and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low rolling boil and simmer, partially covered, for another 20 minutes, then puree with an immersion blender. Cool the soup and store for a make-ahead meal.
• Place the soup in a stockpot and stir in the cream. Bring to simmer and taste to adjust seasoning.
• Yield: 4 to 6 servings (plus 3 to 4 cups to reserve for Broccoli Casserole)

CROUTON HOTDISH

Steps:

• Simmer onion and celery in butter and water until tender.
• Spread raw hamburger on bottom of 9 X 13 baking dish.
• Pour croutons into mixing bowl and pour in mixture from step one and stir. Spread this mixture over hamburger.
• Mix soups together and spread over crouton mix.
• Bake at 350 for about one hour. Enjoy!

YUMMY GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Cut bread into small cubes and place onto a shallow baking pan or cookie sheet.
• Drizzle oil over the bread to lightly cover and sprinkle with garlic powder and basil.
• Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 to 10 minutes or until lightly brown and toasted.

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.