Best Herb Garlic Parmesan Croutons Recipes

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Provided by Francine Lizotte

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 c olive oil
5 large cloves garlic, pressed
1 large loaf french baguette
3/4 c grana padano or parmigiano- reggiano cheese, grated and divided
1/4 tsp ground thyme
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1 small pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)

Steps:

1. Mix together olive oil and garlic; let it infuse for 4 to 5 hours at room temperature.
2. Preheat oven to 300ºF. Cut a baguette in half, then half and then in cubes; place in a big bowl.
3. Using a fine sieve, strain oil infusion over the bread cubes, pressing garlic with the back of a spoon. Toss very well with a spatula until bread is completely coated. Mix half a cup of cheese with thyme, oregano, basil, cayenne and black pepper; toss well.
4. Place cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer; bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and toss again; bake for another 15 minutes. Remove from oven (they won't be cook) and press them against each other. Sprinkle the rest of Parmesan cheese; return to the oven until done and crispy, about 13 to 15 minutes. Store them in a Ziploc bag when they are completely cool.
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Provided by Rita1652

Categories European

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/2 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning (mixture of oregano, rosemary, parsley, basil, thyme, and or marjaram)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes
4 cups cubed French bread (1/2-inch cubes)
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Heat oil and butter in pan add garlic to cook for 2 minutes.
Add herbs, salt, pepper and pepper flakes.
Remove from heat and toss in bread cubes to coat. Sprinkle on cheese. Toss to coat.
Coat a cookie sheet pan with cooking spray.
Spread cubes on pan in a single layer.
Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until golden.
Check frequently to prevent burning. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.4, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 0.9, Sodium 270.2, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 2.9

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Yield Makes about 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large garlic cloves, sliced thin lengthwise
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt plus additional to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1 loaf of Italian bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 7 cups)
1/4 cup finely grated fresh Parmesan

Steps:

In a small saucepan combine the garlic, the oregano, the basil, the thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, the pepper, and the oil and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, and discard the garlic. In a bowl toss the bread cubes with the oil mixture, spread them in a jelly-roll pan, and bake them in ht e middle of a preheated 350°F oven for 8 minutes. Sprinkle the croutons with the Parmesan and bake them for 7 minutes more, or until they are golden. Sprinkle the croutons with the additional salt and let them cool. The croutons keep in an airtight container for 1 week. Serve the croutons as a topping for tossed green salad.