Cheese Croutons Recipes

CHEESE GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Put bread cubes in a large bowl; drizzle with melted butter. Toss to evenly coat. Spread onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until croutons are crisp, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Mix Parmesan, salt, paprika, and garlic powder into a bowl; sprinkle over croutons. Toss to coat.

CHEESE CROUTONS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat eggs. In another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; gradually add to eggs. Spread evenly into a parchment paper-lined 9-in. square baking pan., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan; cut into 1-in. cubes. Increase temperature to 450°. Place cubes on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes longer, turning once. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

GOAT CHEESE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Brush the sliced baguette with olive oil, toast in a 350 degree oven until crisp and golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for several minutes before spreading a thin layer of cheese on each crouton and dust the cheese with black pepper. Place the croutons under a broiler to brown the cheese slightly before serving.;

THE RECIPE FOR CHEESE CROUTON

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Preheat oven to 325 F.
• Slice the loaf of bread into 1/2- to 1-inch squares.*
• Put the bread cubes in a large bowl and toss with olive oil, cheese and a few pinches of salt. The easiest way to do this is with your hands, tossing the bread repeatedly so it is evenly covered.
• Spread the croutons out in one layer on a rimmed baking sheet .
• The baking time will vary but usually takes about 30 minutes. The croutons should be nicely browned and crispy. Shake the pan several times while the croutons bake to make sure they cook evenly.
• Let cool.
• Serve and enjoy!

EASY TOMATO SOUP AND GRILLED CHEESE CROUTONS

Steps:

• In a large pot or Dutch oven such as Le Creuset, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Stir in the chicken stock, tomatoes, saffron, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, fill a medium pot with water, add 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil. Add the orzo and cook for 7 minutes. (It will finish cooking in the soup.) Drain the orzo and add it to the soup. Stir in the cream, return the soup to a simmer and cook for 10 more minutes, stirring frequently.
• Serve hot with Grilled Cheese Croutons scattered on top.
• Heat a panini grill. Place the four slices of bread on a cutting board and brush lightly with the melted butter, being sure to butter the corners. Turn the slices over and pile Gruyere on two of the slices. Place the remaining two slices of bread on top of the Gruyere, buttered sides up.
• Grill the sandwiches on the panini grill for about 5 minutes, until nicely browned. Place on a cutting board, allow to rest for 1 minute and cut into 1-inch cubes.

THE BEST CHEESY CROUTONS

Steps:

• Cut the quarter of sheet of filo pastry into strips, and then into 1cm spuares
• Coat the top of the croutons with a whisked egg and place on top of each one, a small pile of grated cheese
• Sprinkle liberally with pepper and place in the middle of the oven for 10 minutes, or until golden brown on top, on gas mark 6.
• Serve hot on top of soup or cold as a midday snack

GRILLED CHEESE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
• In a small bowl, combine butter and thyme. Spread over one side of each bread slice with the butter mixture.
• Place 3 slices in the pan, buttered side down. Top with the cheese, then with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
• Cook, turning once, until toasted on both sides, 3-5 minutes per side.
• Remove the sandwiches from the pan. Let them cool slightly, then cut them into 1" squares. Use in soups(tomato is especially nice), on top of salads, etc. Enjoy!
• Makes about 60 croutons.

CHEESE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler.
• Cut the bread on the bias into 18 slices one-quarter inch thick. Arrange the slices flat on a baking sheet and place them under the broiler about four inches from the source of heat. Broil for 30 seconds, or until golden brown.
• Turn the slices over and brush with the olive oil. Sprinkle the center of each slice with the grated cheese. Return the slices to the broiler, and broil until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted.

BAKED CHEESE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place bread slices on a baking sheet, and bake until slightly golden and dry, 10 to 15 minutes.
• In a small bowl, combine cheeses, and sprinkle over bread slices. Bake until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 8 minutes. Serve immediately.

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.

GARLIC HERB CHEESE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Heat oil and butter in pan add garlic to cook for 2 minutes.
• Add herbs, salt, pepper and pepper flakes.
• Remove from heat and toss in bread cubes to coat. Sprinkle on cheese. Toss to coat.
• Coat a cookie sheet pan with cooking spray.
• Spread cubes on pan in a single layer.
• Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until golden.
• Check frequently to prevent burning. Cool.

CROUTONS WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• Rub the crust of the bread all over with the garlic clove.
• Cut the bread into 1/8-inch-thick slices and arrange the slices on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with the oil and the cheese.
• Broil until golden on both sides, then cut into 1-inch squares.

HOMEMADE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Rub the whole garlic clove over both sides of the sourdough. Tear it into rough chunks and toss with the oil, a good pinch of salt and the seeds.
• Spread out on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 mins until golden and crisp. Mix with the chopped parsley. Sprinkle on soup or a salad for added crunch.