Herbed Croutons Recipes

HERBED GARLIC AND PARMESAN CROUTONS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan combine the garlic, the oregano, the basil, the thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, the pepper, and the oil and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, and discard the garlic. In a bowl toss the bread cubes with the oil mixture, spread them in a jelly-roll pan, and bake them in ht e middle of a preheated 350°F oven for 8 minutes. Sprinkle the croutons with the Parmesan and bake them for 7 minutes more, or until they are golden. Sprinkle the croutons with the additional salt and let them cool. The croutons keep in an airtight container for 1 week. Serve the croutons as a topping for tossed green salad.

HERBED CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
• In a large bowl, mix together the oil, garlic, and herbs. Add the bread and toss with the oil mixture until it is evenly coated.
• Lay the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Stir the croutons and bake for 10 more minutes. Continue cooking and stirring every 3 to 4 minutes until the croutons are toasted and golden. (Cooking time may vary.)
• Make Ahead
• The croutons will keep in an airtight container in a dry place. For best flavor, use within 3 weeks.

HERBED CROUTONS

Steps:

• Cut bread into 1/4 inch cubes.
• Combine all ingredients in large bowl.
• Toss well.
• Bake at 350°F until crispy.
• Enjoy!

GARLIC-PARMESAN CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Mix butter, Parmesan cheese, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, and salt together in a large, flat-bottomed bowl; add bread cubes and turn with a spatula to coat. Spread coated bread cubes onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool croutons completely before storing in an airtight container.