Garlic croutons are a delicious and versatile addition to any salad, soup, or casserole. They are also a great way to use up leftover bread. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make your own homemade garlic croutons that are sure to be a hit. Whether you prefer them soft and chewy or crispy and crunchy, there is a garlic crouton recipe out there for everyone. So what are you waiting for? Grab a loaf of your favorite bread and get started!
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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.
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
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
GARLIC CROUTONS
Make these delicious garlic croutons to add a little crunch to lentil vegetable soup.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- To make the croutons, cut the bread into 3/4-inch cubes. Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the olive oil, swirling to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the garlic and cook until it sizzles, about 50 seconds. Add the bread and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Discard the garlic. Sprinkle the croutons with the salt and serve over the lentil vegetable soup.
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.
Tips:
- Use a variety of breads. This will give your croutons different textures and flavors. Try using a combination of white bread, wheat bread, and sourdough bread.
- Cut the bread into small cubes. This will help them toast evenly. Aim for cubes that are about 1/2-inch in size.
- Toss the bread cubes with olive oil, garlic, and herbs. This will give them a delicious flavor. You can use any herbs you like, but some good options include rosemary, thyme, and oregano.
- Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. This will help them toast evenly. Make sure the baking sheet is large enough so that the bread cubes are not crowded.
- Bake the bread cubes at a high temperature until they are golden brown. This will usually take about 10-15 minutes. Keep an eye on the bread cubes so that they don't burn.
- Let the bread cubes cool before using them. This will help them crisp up.
Conclusion:
Garlic croutons are a delicious and versatile addition to many dishes. They can be used to add flavor and texture to salads, soups, and casseroles. They can also be used as a topping for bruschetta or crostino. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make your own garlic croutons at home. So next time you're looking for a way to add some extra flavor and texture to your dish, reach for a handful of garlic croutons.
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