Best 12 Croutons With Parmesan Recipes

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Are you ready to take your mundane croutons to the next level of crispy, cheesy perfection? Look no further than the delectable world of parmesan-infused croutons, where every bite is an explosion of flavors and textures. Whether you're seeking to complement a delightful soup, accentuate an exquisite salad, or savor them as a delightful snack, this article will guide you through a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for parmesan croutons. From the selection of the perfect bread to the precise balance of herbs and spices, we'll unveil the secrets to creating these golden-brown treats that will elevate any dish with their tantalizing aroma and irresistible crunch.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

PARMESAN CROUTONS



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A few of these sprinkled in the humblest soup makes it kind of spectacular.

Provided by Katie Workman

Categories     Snack

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups cubed good white bread
3 tablespoons good extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan
½ teaspoon minced fresh garlic
Kosher or coarse salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl toss the bread cubes with the olive oil, Parmesan, garlic, and salt and pepper.
  • Spread the croutons on the baking sheet, leaving some space between them. Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes, until the outside in lightly browned and crisp. The middle should still be a bit soft. Remove them from the pan and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 139 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GARLIC-PARMESAN CROUTONS



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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

CRISPY GARLIC PARMESAN CROUTONS



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Turn a good salad into a great one with crispy garlic parmesan croutons. This garnish will work for salads, but they are also great as a snack.

Provided by John Mitzewich

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Ingredient

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cloves garlic (minced very fine)
1/2 cup olive oil
1 (8-ounce) loaf French baguette or similar style bread (for best results, use day-old bread)
3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
Pinch of cayenne

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Combine the garlic and olive oil in a small mixing bowl. Let sit out at room temperature for at least 4 hours to infuse.
  • Preheat oven to 300 F. Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and add to a large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the cheese, dried herbs, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
  • Strain the garlic oil over the bread cubes, pressing the garlic with the back of a spoon to get every drop of garlicky goodness. Toss with a spatula until the bread is evenly coated.
  • Pour the mixture onto a baking sheet and place in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove, and stir the croutons, as the ones on the outside will cook faster than those in the center. Return to oven, and cook for 15 more minutes.
  • Remove from oven, and sprinkle the last 1/4 of cheese over the croutons. Return to oven, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until browned and crunchy. Allow them to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 594 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 17 g, ServingSize 8 portions, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

WILD ARUGULA SALAD WITH GARLIC CROUTONS, SHAVED PARMESAN, AND LEMON



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Provided by Maria Helm Sinskey

Categories     Salad     Garlic     Appetizer     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Father's Day     Dinner     Parmesan     Lemon     Arugula     Summer     Party     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 8-ounce piece ciabatta with crust (preferably day-old)
1 large garlic clove, peeled
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 ounces arugula (preferably wild; about 10 cups packed)
2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice
3 ounces Parmesan cheese, shaved into strips with vegetable peeler

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub crust of bread with garlic clove. Tear bread into 1-inch pieces and place in large bowl; toss with 1/4 cup olive oil. Sprinkle bread lightly with salt; arrange in single layer on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden and crisp around edges, about 10 minutes. Cool. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • Place arugula in large bowl. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons lemon juice, adding more lemon juice, if desired. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add 2/3 of croutons and half of Parmesan cheese and toss. Transfer to serving bowl; scatter remaining croutons and Parmesan cheese over and serve.

CROUTONS



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This is great to make your own croutons for your salads, etc. When you make your own you know what goes into it and you are proud of your accomplishment. You can also add your own flavorings.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Crouton Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

15 slices bread
¼ cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons garlic salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove crusts from stale bread slices. Brush bread on both sides with melted butter. Cut bread slices up into small cubes. Sprinkle with garlic salt (if desired). Arrange cubes on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until browned. Let cool. Store croutons in a covered container or plastic bag. Serve in soups or salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 542.1 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

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

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.

CROUTONS WITH PARMESAN



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     project, appetizer, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 16 to 24 croutons

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 loaf of French bread like a baguette
1 large garlic clove peeled and left whole
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven broiler.
  • Rub the bread's crust all over with the garlic clove.
  • Slice the bread on the bias 1/4 inch thick. Arrange the slices in a baking dish, brush with the oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Place under the broiler until golden brown on one side. Turn and brown lightly on the reverse side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 214, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 431 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROASTED TOMATO SOUP WITH PARMESAN CROUTONS



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Soup is a meal prep classic-it freezes beautifully or can keep in the refrigerator for a few days. But what I like about this recipe is that you get a two-for-one for the same amount of time. First you will make my Meal Prep Roasted Tomatoes, featuring rosemary, garlic and olive oil. All of that flavor is then the foundation for this soup. Plus you can save the extra tomatoes to add to sandwiches or your favorite pastas. You use the extra olive oil from roasting tomatoes to make homemade croutons that are coated in Parmesan cheese, which absolutely fills my craving for the classic tomato and grilled cheese combination. This soup can be made in advance, portioned and then stored in the refrigerator for 4 days or in the freezer for 2 to 3 months so you can have it anytime you want.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups Meal Prep Roasted Tomatoes, recipe follows, plus the reserved tomato juice-olive oil mixture, 4 sprigs roasted rosemary and 4 cloves roasted garlic (reserve the remaining tomatoes for another use)
4 heaping cups 1/2-inch-diced bread, such as baguette (about 1/2 baguette)
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 small shallots, minced
4 cups unsalted chicken stock
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
5 pounds cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 sprigs rosemary
4 cloves garlic, peeled but left whole
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Measure out 2 tablespoons of the reserved tomato juice and olive oil mixture from the Meal Prep Roasted Tomatoes. Place the bread on a rimmed baking sheet along with the leaves from 1 sprig of the reserved roasted rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle with the reserved tomato-oil mixture and toss. Spread the bread out evenly and bake until brown and crispy, about 10 minutes. Immediately toss with the Parmesan; the residual heat will melt the Parmesan to the croutons. Set aside.
  • While the croutons bake, remove and reserve the roasted garlic and remaining rosemary sprigs from the roasted tomatoes. Add the tomatoes with the remaining tomato juice and olive oil mixture to a blender with the leaves from the reserved rosemary sprigs. Set aside.
  • Set a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Mince the reserved garlic. When the oil is hot, add the shallots and garlic and saute until the shallots soften and just begin to brown, 2 to 3 minutes; season with a pinch of salt. Transfer the mixture to the blender and blend on high speed until smooth.
  • Pour the tomato mixture back into the saucepan and stir in the stock. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer until heated through, 8 to 10 minutes. Season the soup with 2 teaspoons salt. Stir in the cream, reduce the heat to medium-low and gently simmer 3 to 4 minutes. Turn off the heat, stir in the lemon juice and add more salt to taste. At this point, you can cool the soup completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for 2 to 3 months.
  • When ready to serve, ladle the hot soup into bowls and top with the croutons, pepper and torn basil leaves.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Toss together the tomatoes, olive oil, rosemary sprigs, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until everything is evenly coated. Divide between 2 rimmed baking sheets and bake until the garlic begins to brown and the tomatoes just begin to burst, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Transfer the tomatoes, garlic, rosemary sprigs and tomato juice-olive oil mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 4 days. Use these tomatoes to make soup, serve with eggs for breakfast, add to sandwiches or make into a pasta sauce for dinner.

BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN CASSEROLE RECIPE



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The easiest way to make chicken parmesan - layer it in a casserole dish and sprinkle croutons on the top!

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic (crushed)
Dash of hot red pepper flakes (to taste)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups marinara sauce
1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 (5 ounce) package garlic croutons

Steps:

  • Pour the olive oil in the bottom of a 9x13" baking pan and spread around so that it covers the entire surface. Add crushed garlic and red pepper flakes and spread it around so it is easily distributed.
  • Place whole chicken breasts in the pan. Pour marinara sauce on top of the chicken. Sprinkle basil on top of sauce. Sprinkle half of the cheeses on top of the basil. Dump all the croutons on top of that. Finish it off with the other half of the cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 40- 55 minutes (it depends on how large your chicken breasts are- mine cooked for about 50 minutes).
  • Let stand for about 10 minutes after you pull it out of the oven and serve!

GARLIC PARMESAN CROUTONS!



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Pretty much any type of bread will make good croutons. You can use stale pieces of baguette to the end slices of a sandwich loaf. Good croutons follow these basic rules= Make sure to cut the bread into uniform pieces, the cubes must be tossed with olive oil that has been laced with the determined spices, and the pieces must be baked in a 350*F. oven until golden. These are great served over soup and salads, even good as a munchy. Adapted from The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Grains

Time 35m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 tablespoons olive oil
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
4 cups bread cubes (1/2-inch cubes)

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to the center postion in your oven and heat to 350*F.
  • Whisk the oil, garlic, salt and Parmesan cheese together in a large bowl. Add the bread cubes and toss until thoroughly coated.
  • Spread the bread cubes onto a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
  • Allow the croutons to cool to room temperature before serving. Enjoy!
  • Note:.
  • This recipe makes enough for at least two large salads(2-3 quart salad). Any leftovers will keep in an airtight container or ziplock bag for about 1 week.

POLENTA CROUTONS WITH PARMESAN



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Make and share this Polenta Croutons With Parmesan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by windhorse23

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 36 croutons, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups water
1 1/2 cups cornmeal
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
cracked black pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low, and pour in the cornmeal, stirring constantly. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture is thickened. Remove from the heat, and stir in the cayenne, salt, olive oil and black pepper.
  • Transfer the polenta to a greased 8X8 baking pan. Spread the polenta evenly with a spatula or knife. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Leave to cool.
  • Cut the polenta into small cubes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently transfer the cubes to the baking sheet. Bake in a 450 degree oven for about 30 minutes, or until the croutons are crisp and golden. You may want to flip the cubes onto their sides part way through the baking time to ensure they brown evenly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.6, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 3.7, Sodium 464.4, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 4.1

GARLIC CROUTONS WITH PARMESAN CHEESE



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 loaf French bread
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Rub the crust of the French bread with the garlic cloves. Cut the bread into slices 1/2-inch thick, then brush one side with the olive oil.
  • Grind some black pepper over the bread and sprinkle each slice with Parmesan cheese.
  • Place the bread slices on a baking sheet in the oven. Bake until they are golden brown, about 10 minutes or less. After ladling the soup into bowls, top each serving with slices of bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 215, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 431 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right bread: Stale bread is best for croutons, as it will hold its shape better when toasted.
  • Cut the bread into uniform cubes: This will help them toast evenly.
  • Toss the bread cubes with olive oil and seasoning before toasting: This will help them get crispy and flavorful.
  • Toast the croutons in a single layer: This will help them get evenly browned.
  • Watch the croutons closely while toasting: They can burn quickly.
  • Let the croutons cool before storing: This will help them stay crispy.
  • Store the croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Conclusion:

Croutons are a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are a great way to add flavor and texture to salads, soups, and casseroles. They can also be used as a topping for grilled meats and fish. With so many different ways to make croutons, you're sure to find a recipe that you love. So next time you have some stale bread, don't throw it away! Make croutons instead.

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