Herbed Garlic And Parmesan Croutons Recipes

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.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large saute pan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add bread cubes, and toss to coat. Spread on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 15 minutes, or until crisp and dry. Check frequently to prevent burning. Cool.

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large (10-inch) saute pan until hot. Add the bread and cook over medium heat, tossing frequently, until the bread is evenly toasted and browned. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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:

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

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat margarine.
• Add seasonings.
• Cook for about 1 minute to soften.
• Stir in bread cubes and saute until browned and crisp.
• Scatter on tops of soups or salads just before serving.
• VARIATIONS: - try other seasonings of your choice such as curry powder, cut into cubes.
• Spread on ungreased baking sheet.
• Toast in 400 deg F oven for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp.
• Store in tin at room temperature for 1-2 days; some of their crispness will be lost if stored in plastic container.
• They may be reheated and crisped in 350 deg F oven for 5 minutes.

Steps:

• 1. Mix together olive oil and garlic; let it infuse for 4 to 5 hours at room temperature.
• 2. Preheat oven to 300ºF. Cut a baguette in half, then half and then in cubes; place in a big bowl.
• 3. Using a fine sieve, strain oil infusion over the bread cubes, pressing garlic with the back of a spoon. Toss very well with a spatula until bread is completely coated. Mix half a cup of cheese with thyme, oregano, basil, cayenne and black pepper; toss well.
• 4. Place cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer; bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and toss again; bake for another 15 minutes. Remove from oven (they won't be cook) and press them against each other. Sprinkle the rest of Parmesan cheese; return to the oven until done and crispy, about 13 to 15 minutes. Store them in a Ziploc bag when they are completely cool.
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