Best Rachael Ray Sourdough Croutons Recipes

SAN FRAN-CAESAR WITH SOUR DOUGH CROUTONS

San Fran-Caesar with Sour Dough Croutons image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups cubed sourdough bread
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
2 large hearts Romaine lettuce, chopped, 7 to 8 cups
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan
Salt and coarse black pepper
Anchovies, optional garnish

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Heat garlic and oil over low heat and melt butter into the oil. Place the bread in a large bowl and toss with garlic oil and butter. Season with pepper, Parmesan and thyme. Spread croutons evenly on a baking sheet and bake until crisp and golden, 15 minutes.
In the bowl you made the croutons in, combine garlic, lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Whisk in extra-virgin olive oil while mixing the dressing.
Remove croutons and let cool. When you are ready to serve, add lettuce to the dressing in the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Add cheese, salt and pepper, croutons. Toss again. Adjust seasonings and serve, with or without anchovies.

SOURDOUGH CROUTONS

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These crisp, buttery croutons are good on salads, soups or just as a snack. Toss the croutons in a salad or garnish a bowl of soup with them.

Provided by DebbyJean

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Crouton Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

⅓ cup butter, melted
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
6 slices sourdough bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Combine melted butter, Italian seasoning, olive oil, and kosher salt in a large bowl; add bread cubes and toss to coat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the bread cubes; toss to coat. Spread onto a baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 122.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

HOMEMADE SOURDOUGH CROUTONS

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Make and share this Homemade Sourdough Croutons recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 1 loaf's worth of croutons, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 loaf sourdough bread
2 1/2 fluid ounces olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
pepper
2 cloves garlic, pressed or very finely chopped (or more, to taste)
1 teaspoon dried mixed Italian herbs or 1 teaspoon Italian spices (OR be creative and mix your own favourite dried spices)

Steps:

Cut the loaf in half lengthwise and scoop out all the soft bread – DO NOT use the crust.
Tear the bread into ½” to ¾” chunks.
Whisk or blend together the oil, salt, pepper, garlic and mixed spices.
Toss the bread chunks in the oil mixture, making sure that they are all coated.
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
Place them on a large baking sheet and place in a 300-degree oven for 15- 20 minutes, turning them ever 5 minutes, until they are golden brown.