Are you looking for a delightful addition to your salads, soups, and pasta dishes? Crunchy garlic croutons are the perfect way to add a burst of flavor and texture to your favorite meals. With the right recipe and a few simple ingredients, you can easily make crispy, golden brown croutons that will elevate any dish. Whether you prefer them as a crunchy topping or a savory snack, this delectable treat is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EASY CRUNCHY GARLIC CROUTONS RECIPE
Croutons are a great garnish for green salads and (as with any croutons), toss them in at the very last minute to prevent them from getting soggy. You want your bread to be at least a day old. It'll be easier to cut and holds it's shape better. We used my mom's ultra soft wheat bread (Visit NatashasKitchen.com for the video and photo tutorial). You could also use a basic french bread with great results.
Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Categories Easy
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small sauce pan, combine: 2 Tbsp butter, 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 pressed garlic cloves, 1 Tbsp chopped parsley, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Heat over medium heat until butter is melted. Stir to combine then set aside and let the flavors infuse into the oil while you chop your bread.
- Cut your bread into 3/4" cubes. For goodness sake, don't remove the crust! It adds variety and great crunch to these croutons. Transfer to large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the seasoned olive oil over your chopped bread and toss until bread crumbs have an even coating of oil.
- Spread the bread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 375˚F for
- -20 minutes until they are golden brown and crunchy. (mine took 20 min)
- Serve these up with your favorite green salad.
CRUNCHY GARLIC CROUTONS
Make and share this Crunchy Garlic Croutons recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LItTLe mIsS CUpCaKE
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 7m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Toast the bread.
- Crush the garlic and mix into the butter.Spread the butter on the toast while it is still warm so that it will absorb the garlic butter.
- Put them under the grill until golden brown and crisp.
- Spinkle a handful on soup.Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.7, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 85.2, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.7, Protein 1.3
CRISPY GARLIC PARMESAN CROUTONS
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
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
GARLIC CROUTONS
A very simple recipe, these croutons are good for a Caesar's Salad or any tossed green salad.
Provided by Cathy Hofmann
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Crouton Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large saute pan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add bread cubes, and toss to coat. Spread on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until crisp and dry. Check frequently to prevent burning. Cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 100.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
YUMMY GARLIC CROUTONS
I eat Caesar salads just for the these croutons!
Provided by vulpecula
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Crouton Recipes
Time 13m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Cut bread into small cubes and place onto a shallow baking pan or cookie sheet.
- Drizzle oil over the bread to lightly cover and sprinkle with garlic powder and basil.
- Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 to 10 minutes or until lightly brown and toasted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 419.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
QUICK GARLIC CROUTONS
Provided by Myra Goodman
Categories Bread Garlic Quick & Easy
Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups/150 g
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat it to 350°F/180°C/gas 4.
- Toast the baguette slices very lightly in a traditional toaster or toaster oven. Allow to cool. Mix the oil, garlic, and salt together in a small bowl. With a pastry brush, brush both sides of the toast with this mixture, and then cut the slices into 1/2-in/12-mm cubes. Transfer the cubes to a rimmed baking sheet and bake until they are golden brown and crispy, 10 to 15 minutes, turning once. Allow to cool completely before using. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
CRUNCHY RANCH CROUTONS
Instead of throwing away any stale bread, try this recipe for crunchy croutons. Enjoy on salads, on top of casseroles, soups, as stuffing for veggies or fish or meat. I have included variations too!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Grains
Time 25m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut crust from bread and discard the crust.
- Brush both sides of each slice of bread with olive oil, melted butter or margarine.
- Slice bread into 1/2-inch strips; turn and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Optional:.
- Place bread cubes in a plastic zipper bag; sprinkle with dry salad dressing mix to act as dry seasoning. Securely seal bag and shake, coating bread cubes with dry salad dressing mix.
- Spread cubes flat on baking sheet. Preheat oven to 325°F Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool on baking sheet.
- Note: For bigger croutons, use "Texas Toast" style bread and slice into larger 3/4-inch cubes.
HOMEMADE CROUTONS
Learn how to make croutons at home with our simple recipe, method and top tips. These will make crunchy toppings for soups, salads and warming pasta bakes
Provided by Georgina Kiely - Digital food editor, bbcgoodfood.com
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Rub the whole garlic clove over both sides of the sourdough. Tear it into rough chunks and toss with the oil, a good pinch of salt and the seeds.
- Spread out on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 mins until golden and crisp. Mix with the chopped parsley. Sprinkle on soup or a salad for added crunch.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.53 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use a sturdy bread that will hold up to being toasted and croutons, such as a baguette or sourdough.
- Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking.
- To get the most flavor out of your croutons, use a combination of butter, olive oil, and garlic.
- Season the croutons with salt, pepper, and any other desired herbs or spices.
- Toast the croutons in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Let the croutons cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
Conclusion:
Making crunchy garlic croutons at home is a great way to add flavor and texture to your favorite dishes. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create delicious croutons that will elevate any meal. So next time you're looking for a way to add a little something extra to your salad, soup, or casserole, give these crunchy garlic croutons a try.
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