CRUNCHY RANCH CROUTONS
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
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.
EASY CRUNCHY GARLIC CROUTONS RECIPE
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
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.
CAESAR SALAD WITH CRUNCHY CROUTONS
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the croutons:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Hand-tear the bread into small pieces and put them into a bowl. Add the olive oil, Parmesan, and thyme leaves; season with salt and pepper. Mix this well to combine all the flavors. Spread the cubes out onto a baking sheet and bake until they are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let them cool before tossing them onto the salad.
- Make the dressing: Put the anchovies, garlic, lemon juice, and water into a blender and process for 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth. With the blender running, pour the olive oil in slowly for the dressing to emulsify. Stir in the Parmesan and a couple of grinds of black pepper. Season, to taste, with salt and set aside. (Refrigerate the dressing if you will not be using it right away.)
- Assemble the salad: Tear the lettuce into a large bowl. Add enough dressing to coat the salad to your liking. Add the croutons and some extra Parmesan and toss the salad well. Serve immediately.
CRUNCHY PARSLEY CROUTONS
Try this recipe from Gordon Ramsay - it's a crunchy alternative to traditional stuffing
Provided by Gordon Ramsay
Categories Dinner, Side dish
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat the goose fat in a frying pan and toss in the bread, with a the parsley sprigs, turning until golden and crisp. Drain on kitchen paper, season well and keep warm, uncovered.
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