Best Rosemary Garlic Croutons From St Augustine Recipes

ROSEMARY CROSTINI CROUTONS

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Provided by Guy Fieri

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings (2 pieces each)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried Italian parsley
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
6 (1/2-inck) thick slices good sourdough or dense French bread

Steps:

Preheat a grill to high heat. Combine the olive oil, garlic, basil, parsley, rosemary, salt and pepper in a small bowl and allow to sit 10 to 15 minutes, covered, at room temperature.
Cut the bread slices diagonally. Lightly brush 1 side of the bread triangles with the oil mix and place oiled-side up on the grill. Grill 2 to 3 minutes, flip and cook until nicely marked, 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove, dice into 3/4-inch cubes with a serrated knife and serve hot.
Cook's Note: Can be premade and quickly reheated in a broiler for 45 seconds to 1 minute.

HERBED GARLIC AND PARMESAN CROUTONS

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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Categories Condiment/Spread Cheese Garlic Herb Bake Quick & Easy Summer Gourmet

Yield Makes about 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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.

GARLIC CROUTONS

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 loaf of French bread
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Preheat broiler.
Rub the bread's crust all over with the garlic cloves. Cut the bread into 1/2-inch thick slices and sprinkle one side with the olive oil and pepper.
Place the bread slices on a baking sheet under the broiler until they are golden. Turn and broil on the other side until brown.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 178, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 301 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams