Best Crunchy Garlic Croutons Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

CRISPY GARLIC PARMESAN CROUTONS



Crispy Garlic Parmesan Croutons image

Turn a good salad into a great one with crispy garlic parmesan croutons. This garnish will work for salads, but they are also great as a snack.

Provided by John Mitzewich

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Ingredient

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cloves garlic (minced very fine)
1/2 cup olive oil
1 (8-ounce) loaf French baguette or similar style bread (for best results, use day-old bread)
3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
Pinch of cayenne

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 594 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 17 g, ServingSize 8 portions, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

EASY CRUNCHY GARLIC CROUTONS RECIPE



Easy Crunchy Garlic Croutons Recipe image

Croutons are a great garnish for green salads and (as with any croutons), toss them in at the very last minute to prevent them from getting soggy. You want your bread to be at least a day old. It'll be easier to cut and holds it's shape better. We used my mom's ultra soft wheat bread (Visit NatashasKitchen.com for the video and photo tutorial). You could also use a basic french bread with great results.

Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

Categories     Easy

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 lb loaf of bread ((5 cups of bread cubes))
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 medium garlic cloves (pressed)
1 Tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped, or 1 tsp dried parsley)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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.

CRUNCHY GARLIC CROUTONS



Crunchy Garlic Croutons image

Make and share this Crunchy Garlic Croutons recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LItTLe mIsS CUpCaKE

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 7m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 slices bread
1/2 a garlic clove
butter

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.7, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 85.2, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.7, Protein 1.3

GARLIC CROUTONS



Garlic Croutons image

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

CRUNCHY SALAD WITH GARLIC CROUTONS



Crunchy Salad With Garlic Croutons image

Freshly marinated mushrooms with lettuce and homemade croutons. A tasty side dish for 4 from Charmaine Solomon's Complete Vegetarian Cookbook. Despite the number of steps it is surprisingly easy.

Provided by Rhiannon and Matt

Categories     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 slices whole grain bread
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 tablespoons olive oil
125 g button mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
4 tablespoons salad oil
salt & pepper
1 cos lettuce, washed, dried & torn

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.8, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 3.5, Sodium 88, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 3, Protein 4

BEST CROUTONS EVER



Best Croutons Ever image

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

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #15-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #preparation     #healthy     #5-ingredients-or-less     #salads     #soups-stews     #easy     #low-fat     #dietary     #low-cholesterol     #low-saturated-fat     #healthy-2     #low-in-something

Related Topics