Best Herbed Ciabatta Croutons Recipes

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HERBED CROUTONS



Herbed Croutons image

Categories     Bread     Salad     Bake

Yield makes 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
1 tablespoon House Herbs (page 233) or other Italian herb blend
24 ounces day-old bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 1/2 pound loaf)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the oil, garlic, and herbs. Add the bread and toss with the oil mixture until it is evenly coated.
  • Lay the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Stir the croutons and bake for 10 more minutes. Continue cooking and stirring every 3 to 4 minutes until the croutons are toasted and golden. (Cooking time may vary.)
  • Make Ahead
  • The croutons will keep in an airtight container in a dry place. For best flavor, use within 3 weeks.

GARLIC CIABATTA BREAD (INA GARTEN BAREFOOT CONTESSA BACK TO BASI



Garlic Ciabatta Bread (Ina Garten Barefoot Contessa Back to Basi image

This recipe is from Ina Garten's "Back to Basics" book from 2008. It is an old fashioned garlic bread where the fresh herbs and top quality ingredients make a divine flavor sensation-not like the ordinary garlic bread. Can be paired with any meal or served as an appetizer. Enjoy! ChefDLH

Provided by ChefDLH

Categories     Breads

Time 28m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup good quality olive oil
1 large loaf ciabatta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place the first five ingredients in a food processor and chop until finely minced. In a medium saute pan heat the olive oil over low heat and then add the garlic mixture. Cook on low for 3-5 minutes until garlic is tender - do not let the garlic brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Cut the bread in half, horizontally and spoon the oil-garlic mixture on the bottom half. Butter the top half of bread and then place the two halves together again. Wrap in tin foil and put on sheet pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 5 minutes. Carefully remove the tin foil and discard and bake for an additional 5 minutes. slice crosswise and serve warm.

GARLIC-PARMESAN CROUTONS



Garlic-Parmesan Croutons image

These croutons taste great, and your house will smell wonderful with the scent of the herbs.

Provided by Heather Moyer

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Crouton Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
5 thick slices day-old bread with crusts removed, cut into cubes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Mix butter, Parmesan cheese, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, and salt together in a large, flat-bottomed bowl; add bread cubes and turn with a spatula to coat. Spread coated bread cubes onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool croutons completely before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 22.1 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 375.2 mg, Sugar 1 g

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