STOVETOP CROUTONS RECIPES

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HOW TO MAKE CROUTONS - THE BEST WAY TO MAKE HOMEMADE CROUTONS



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It’s staggering how much better homemade croutons are than storebought. Here's the best way to make homemade croutons of your very own!

Provided by Joanne Ozug

Categories     main dish

Total Time 15 minutes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 c.

day-old sourdough bread

1/4 c.

olive oil

3 tbsp.

grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 tsp.

garlic powder

1/4 tsp.

salt

Black pepper, to taste

4 tbsp.

salted butter (if using unsalted, sprinkle bread cubes with a pinch of salt)

3 c.

torn sourdough bread

1/4 tsp.

dried thyme, or your Favorite Herb

Steps:

  • For oven method croutons:Preheat the oven to 375º F.In a large bowl, combine the bread, olive oil, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss well to distribute the ingredients.Spread the bread cubes out on a sheet pan, giving them plenty of space in between. Bake the bread cubes for about 10 minutes, or until slightly golden brown and crisp. Keep in mind that the staler and older the bread, the quicker it will brown, so color is a good indication of when it’s done.Remove the croutons from the oven, and enjoy!For skillet method croutons:Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the torn bread pieces to the pan, and sprinkle with the dried thyme. Let the bread cubes sit in the pan for a few minutes until golden brown on at least one side, then you can give it a stir. Keep cooking for a total of about 10 minutes, until the croutons are golden and crisp. Enjoy!Storage: Croutons will keep in an airtight container for a couple days at room temperature. Make sure the croutons are completely cool before storing.Note: Recommended bread for croutons are any of the crusty loaf varieties, like sourdough, ciabatta, boule, etc.

CROUTONS RECIPE | ALLRECIPES



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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    Crouton Recipes

Yield 4 cups

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, CarbohydrateContent 15.9 g, CholesterolContent 10.2 mg, FatContent 4.9 g, FiberContent 0.8 g, ProteinContent 2.5 g, SaturatedFatContent 2.7 g, SodiumContent 542.1 mg, SugarContent 1.3 g

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