SAN FRAN-CAESAR WITH SOUR DOUGH CROUTONS RECIPE

San Fran-Caesar With Sour Dough Croutons Recipe image

Provided by á-1344

Number Of Ingredients 23

=== CROUTONS ===
2 garlic cloves -- crushed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups cubed sourdough bread
1 teaspoon coarsely-ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
= (or 1 1/2 tspns dried thyme)
=== SALAD AND DRESSING ===
1 garlic clove -- finely chopped
1 lemon -- juiced
1 teaspoon hot sauce
= (Tabasco recommended)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 large Romaine lettuce hearts -- chopped
= (abt 7 to 8 cups)
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan
Salt -- to taste
Coarsely-ground black pepper
Anchovies -- (optional garnish)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 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. This recipe yields 4 servings.