Making croutons in the microwave is an easy and quick way to add a crispy and flavorful touch to your salads, soups, and other dishes. With just a few pantry staples and a few minutes of your time, you can have perfectly toasted croutons that are golden brown and bursting with savory flavor. Whether you prefer classic croutons, cheesy croutons, or garlicky croutons, the microwave method allows you to customize them to your liking. In this article, we'll share some of the best recipes for microwave croutons, so you can enjoy this versatile topping whenever you crave it.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
MICROWAVE CROUTONS
This was in a recent issue of the kids page in the Sunday paper. It's so easy that even a child can do it and yet it is very good! You can vary the seasonings to your taste.
Provided by appliance queen
Categories Microwave
Time 8m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put butter in a medium baking dish (I used a glass pie plate).
- In a microwave oven, cook butter on high for about 25 seconds or until melted.
- Stir in the parsley, paprika, garlic salt and pepper.
- Then add the bread.
- Stir until bread cubes are coated.
- Microwave uncovered for 3 minutes; sitrring the cubes once every minute until bread is golden and crisp.
- Sprinkle over a tossed salad.
MICROWAVE CROUTONS
Easy and quick, better if you use old bread, any kind.
Provided by Mily Perkovic
Categories Other Snacks
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Mix all ingredients.
- 2. Microwave in high 1 minute and mix.
- 3. Microwave 1 minute and mix again.
- 4. Microwave another minute or until the bread cubes are crunchy. Let them cool. Keep them in air tight container.
Tips:
- For the best results, use a microwave-safe bowl that is large enough to hold the bread cubes in a single layer.
- To ensure even cooking, stir the bread cubes every 30 seconds or so.
- If you want extra crispy croutons, cook them for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- For a more flavorful crouton, brush the bread cubes with olive oil or melted butter before microwaving.
- You can also add herbs, spices, or grated cheese to the bread cubes before cooking for a more flavorful crouton.
- Microwave croutons are a great way to use up leftover bread.
- You can store microwave croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Microwave croutons are a quick and easy way to add a crispy, flavorful touch to your favorite dishes. Whether you're using them in a salad, soup, or casserole, microwave croutons are a great way to add a little something extra. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to add some flavor to your meal, try making microwave croutons. You won't be disappointed!
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