Crunchy Parmesan Croutons Recipes

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.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
• Stir olive oil and garlic together in a bowl. Let sit at room temperature until flavors are infused, about 3 hours.
• Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Pour garlic oil through a strainer onto the bread; toss to coat bread with oil. Add 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Italian seasoning, paprika, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper; toss to coat. Spread bread cubes out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn croutons and bake 15 minutes more. Push croutons together with a spatula so that they are in a compact rectangle on the baking sheet and no longer spread out; sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese over the top. Bake until cheese is melted and the bread is crispy and crunchy, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Steps:

• Toss bread cubes and olive oil.
• Cook in skillet on medium heat 5 min., stirring to brown on all sides. Stir in garlic; cook 1 min.
• Toss with Parmesan cheese.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300.
• Melt butter; remove from heat, stir in garlic powder (or other seasoning).
• Cut French (or Italian) bread loaf into 1/2-inch slices, then into cubes; place in large bowl.
• Drizzle garlic-butter over bread cubes, tossing lightly.
• Spread cubes in a single layer on a cookie sheet or cake pan.
• Bake for 10 minutes, stir; bake for 5 more minutes, stir again & check to see if the cubes are dry & crispy.
• SEASONING OPTIONS: Use seasoning ingredients listed below--instead of the garlic listed above. All other directions remain the same!
• Parmesan Croutons: 3 T. Parmesan, grated; 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder.
• Dill Croutons: 1 teaspoons dill weed.
• Cajun Croutons: 1 teaspoons Cajun seasoning.
• Onion Croutons: 1/4 teaspoons onion powder.
• Mustard Croutons: 1 teaspoons dry mustard, 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder.
• Herby Croutons: 1 teaspoons basil, 1 teaspoons oregano, 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder.
• Pizza Croutons: 1 teaspoons basil, 1 teaspoons oregano, 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder.
• Now--come up with some of your own!

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to the center postion in your oven and heat to 350*F.
• Whisk the oil, garlic, salt and Parmesan cheese together in a large bowl. Add the bread cubes and toss until thoroughly coated.
• Spread the bread cubes onto a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
• Allow the croutons to cool to room temperature before serving. Enjoy!
• Note:.
• This recipe makes enough for at least two large salads(2-3 quart salad). Any leftovers will keep in an airtight container or ziplock bag for about 1 week.

Steps:

• Cut crust from bread and discard the crust.
• Brush both sides of each slice of bread with olive oil, melted butter or margarine.
• Slice bread into 1/2-inch strips; turn and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Optional:.
• Place bread cubes in a plastic zipper bag; sprinkle with dry salad dressing mix to act as dry seasoning. Securely seal bag and shake, coating bread cubes with dry salad dressing mix.
• Spread cubes flat on baking sheet. Preheat oven to 325°F Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool on baking sheet.
• Note: For bigger croutons, use "Texas Toast" style bread and slice into larger 3/4-inch cubes.