Crunchy Ranch Croutons Recipe Easy Recipe For Shrimp

HOMEMADE RANCH CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Slice down bread in 1/3 to ½-inch cubes.
• Do not remove crusts!
• Place in a large mixing bowl.
• In a small saucepan over low to medium heat, add olive oil and garlic and saute a minute.
• Add Italian seasoning and dry Ranch dressing mix.
• Stir to combine.
• Remove from heat.
• Drizzle Ranch/olive oil sauce over top of bread cubes and stir well so sauce is evenly distributed.
• Place bread cubes in a single layer on a large cookie sheet.
• Bake at 375° approximately 20 minutes.
• Bread cubes will become crunchy and golden brown.
• Remove from oven and serve on your favorite salad or use for garnish on top of your favorite soup.
• Croutons can be stored on counter in a zip-lock bag for a few days.
• Refrigeration is not recommended.
• Yield: 6 cups croutons.

CRUNCHY RANCH CROUTONS

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.

CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Remove crusts from stale bread slices. Brush bread on both sides with melted butter. Cut bread slices up into small cubes. Sprinkle with garlic salt (if desired). Arrange cubes on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until browned. Let cool. Store croutons in a covered container or plastic bag. Serve in soups or salads.

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD WITH HOMEMADE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place bread on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Whisk together oil, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper in a liquid measure. Pour mixture over the bread and toss with your hands until evenly coated. Spread bread mixture into a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and toasted, yet slightly soft in the center, 15 to 18 minutes, tossing croutons a few times during baking. Remove from the oven and let cool completely while you prepare the salad.
• Place garlic, anchovies, and salt in a large salad serving bowl; press the mixture with a fork until a paste forms. Stir in egg yolk, lemon juice, Dijon, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined. Slowly whisk in olive oil until all is incorporated and mixture is well blended and smooth. Stir in 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Remove about 1/4 cup of dressing and set aside for another use.
• When ready to serve, add lettuce and 1/2 of the croutons to the bowl with the remaining dressing; toss until well coated. Reserve remaining croutons for another use.
• Sprinkle salad with additional Parmesan and pepper if desired. Serve immediately.

CRUNCHY PARSLEY CROUTONS

Steps:

• Heat the goose fat in a frying pan and toss in the bread, with a the parsley sprigs, turning until golden and crisp. Drain on kitchen paper, season well and keep warm, uncovered.