Bagel Croutons Recipes

SPINACH SALAD WITH SMOKED SALMON, EVERYTHING BAGEL CROUTONS AND LEMON-CAPER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the croutons: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put the bagel pieces in a large bowl, drizzle with the olive oil, and toss to coat. Add the poppy seeds, sesame seeds and some salt; toss again. Spread the bagel pieces out in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until light golden brown and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes.
• For the vinaigrette: Put the lemon zest and juice, dill, capers, mustard, and some salt and pepper in a medium bowl; whisk to combine. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to make a thick creamy dressing. Taste, and season with salt and pepper.
• For the salad: Put the croutons, smoked salmon and cream cheese in a large bowl, and then mound the spinach, fennel, cucumber and red onion on top. Spoon some of the vinaigrette around the side of the bowl and toss gently to coat the salad with dressing. Spoon the remaining vinaigrette nicely on individual serving plates and gently mound some salad on top. Serve immediately.

ONION BAGEL CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine first 3 ingredients in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until butter melts. Remove from heat. Slice bagel into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Place on cookie sheet. Brush with mixture. Bake until crisp and brown, about 30 minutes. Cool. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)

CAESAR SALAD WITH ONION BAGEL CROUTONS

Steps:

• For Croutons:.
• Preheat oven to 325.
• Combine melted butter with olive oil and minced garlic in a large bowl.
• Slice bagels into 1/4 inch thick rounds. Place in bowl with butter mixture and toss to coat.
• Spread coated bagel pieces on cookie sheet.
• Bake until crisp and browned, about 30 minutes.
• Cool.
• For salad and dressing:.
• Whisk first 8 ingredients in a bowl.
• Combine lettuce, parmesan and croutons in a large bowl.
• Add dressing, toss well and serve.

BAGEL CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Split/cut the bagels in half, cut each half in 12 pieces.
• I a bowl combine the olive oil with the seasonings of your choice, add the bagel pieces and toss to coat.
• Spread on a baking sheet, bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.