Kittencals Garlic Croutons Recipes

GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix together the garlic, salt, and olive oil in a small bowl.
• Put the bread cubes on a baking sheet and drizzle the garlic oil over them.
• Toss to coat.
• Spread them out in a single layer.
• Bake for about 15 minutes, or until lightly browned and very dry.
• About halfway through, stir once to brown evenly.

KITTENCAL'S GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• Set oven to 325°F.
• Lighly grease a large baking sheet.
• Place the butter, garlic powder or fresh minced garlic and salt or seasoned salt in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted.
• Mix in the dried parsley (if using).
• If you are using fresh garlic allow the melted butter mixture to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to infuse the garlic flavor into the butter.
• Brush both sides of the bread slices liberally with the melted butter mixture using a pastry brush.
• Using a serrated knife slice into small cubes or desired sizes.
• Place the bread cubes onto the baking sheet.
• Bake for 25 minutes, or until desired crispness (watch closely these brown quickly!).
• Let cool and store in a covered container in the fridge or freeze.

KITTENCAL'S FAMOUS CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a small 2-cup mini food processor, process/mince the anchovy fillets and garlic together until finely minced (do this together and firstly, otherwise it will not get minced properly with the other ingredients).
• Add in the remaining ingredients, and process for 30 seconds, or more until well mixed.
• Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Thin with buttermilk (or milk) for a thinner consistency if desired.
• Store in fridge, covered in a glass container for 3 or more hours before using (the flavors become stronger when left in the fridge for a longer time).
• Toss desired amount of dressing with Romaine lettuce and croutons.
• Sprinkle with more grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

PARMESAN GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all ingredients except bread cubes.
• In a large bowl, add bread and drizzle olive oil mixture over bread; toss to coat.
• Spread bread cubes on baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden, turning once.

GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• To make the croutons, cut the bread into 3/4-inch cubes. Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the olive oil, swirling to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the garlic and cook until it sizzles, about 50 seconds. Add the bread and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Discard the garlic. Sprinkle the croutons with the salt and serve over the lentil vegetable soup.