Bonnies Olive Oil Fried Croutons Recipes

YUMMY GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Cut bread into small cubes and place onto a shallow baking pan or cookie sheet.
• Drizzle oil over the bread to lightly cover and sprinkle with garlic powder and basil.
• Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 to 10 minutes or until lightly brown and toasted.

FRISéE WITH CROUTONS AND SPICY OLIVES

Steps:

• Drop bread cubes into a skillet and sprinkle oil over them. Toss gently and cook over high heat, tossing occasionally, until cubes are browned on all sides. Remove from skillet.
• Mix mustard, garlic, salt, pepper and vinegar in a large serving bowl. Stir in oil.
• Add the frisée, olives and sun-dried tomatoes to the bowl and toss thoroughly. Divide among 4 salad plates and sprinkle the croutons on top.

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.

PANFRIED CROUTONS

Steps:

• Cut bread into 1/2-inch cubes, yielding about 4 cups. Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter until bubbling. Add half the bread cubes; cook, tossing occasionally, until crisp and golden, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 tablespoon butter to pan, swirl to melt, and cook croutons 5 minutes longer. Set aside on a plate.
• Repeat process with remaining butter and bread cubes. Season croutons with salt and pepper, and serve.

OLIVE OIL FRIED CROUTONS

Steps:

• Cut the crusts off the dinner bread and break it into irregular crouton sized pieces
• Heat the olive oil in your skillet over medium low. Add the garlic and saute until just beginning to color, 2-3 minutes.
• Add the bread pieces and spread them out in a single layer in the skillet, turning to coat the bread in the oil.
• Cook at a low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring as needed, until the croutons are golden brown and crisp on the outside. Adjust the heat if the croutons are browning too fast.
• Transfer the fried croutons to a towel lined plate and sprinkle with salt.

BRIOCHE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Slice the bread about 3/4-inch thick. Cut off the crusts and then cut the slices in 3/4-inch dice. You should have 6 to 8 cups of croutons.
• Place the croutons on a sheet pan and toss them with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, tossing once, until they're nicely browned on all sides. Cool to room temperature.

HOMEMADE CROUTONS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Place the bread cubes on a greased baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with the salt, garlic powder, and oregano. Toss until evenly coated
• Bake for 15 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
• Use as croutons, or smash to make breadcrumbs.
• Enjoy!