GREEK CROUTONS

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My favorite way to make croutons for a greek salad or for a ceasar salad. They will keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days in your pantry. We love these! Also, good for brushing on pita bread before toasting to make pita chips! I found this in a food magazine and altered it to make it more to our taste, but I cannot remember which magazine!

Provided by SarahBeth

Categories     Greek

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups bread crumbs, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups bread cubes, made from day old rustic style bread (crusts removed if you like, we keep ours on)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Prejeat oven to 375°F.
  • Put bread cubes in large bowl
  • In small saucepan, heat oil and garlic, over med heat, until garlic begins to color.
  • Cook garlic 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently and taking care to brown but not burn the garlic.
  • Pour the oil through a strainer onto cubed bread.
  • Gently toss until bread cubes are evenly coated.
  • Trasnfer to baking sheet and toast the bread in oven, fipping occasionally, until golden on all sides, and still somewhat soft in middle, about 12 minutes.
  • In the same bowl, mix remaining ingredients together and set aside.
  • Return to bowl while still warm and toss with remaining crouton ingredients.
  • Use with your favorite salad!

Aisha Zindoga
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These croutons are a game-changer. I'll never buy store-bought croutons again.


Jamie Gonzala
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I'm not a big fan of croutons, but these were really good. I might even start making them myself.


Nauman Aslam
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I made a few changes to the recipe and the croutons still turned out great. This is a very versatile recipe.


Ramy Draz
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I followed the recipe exactly and the croutons turned out perfect. Thanks for sharing!


Md Anando anando
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These croutons are the best I've ever had. I will definitely be making them again.


Howard Myrick
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These croutons are amazing!


Robert VanHollenbeck
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My kids love these croutons. They're a healthy and delicious snack.


Munaza Mubeen
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These croutons are a great way to add some extra flavor to a boring salad.


Joseph Donato
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I love the flavor of these croutons. They're so much better than store-bought croutons.


wanda davis
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These croutons are addictive! I can't stop eating them.


mr taslim
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These croutons are a great way to use up leftover bread. I always have a few slices of bread that are about to go bad, and this is a great way to use them up.


Alazar Loha
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I've tried many different crouton recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of herbs and spices is perfect.


Op Gang
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These croutons are the perfect addition to any salad or soup. They add a pop of flavor and texture that really takes the dish to the next level.


Noor Aliyu
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I love how easy these croutons are to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, and they're ready in just a few minutes.


Chuck Brown
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These Greek croutons were a hit at my last party! They were so flavorful and crispy, and they added a delicious crunch to my salad.