Kittencals Garlic Croutons Recipes

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.

GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• In a skillet heat oil and garlic. Saute bread in oil until browned on both sides. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Cut into bite-sized cubes.

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.

KITTENCAL'S PARMESAN GARLIC BREAD OR GARLIC TOAST

Steps:

• Set oven to 375°F.
• ** FOR GARLIC BREAD; cut slices down the length of the bread about 1-inch intervals without cutting all the way through.
• In a bowl, combine the softened butter with garlic, parsley and Parmesan cheese; mix well to combine.
• Spread the butter/garlic mixture between bread slices, and then on the top of the loaf (you may sprinkle more Parmesan cheese on top of the loaf if desired).
• Wrap the bread in heavy-duty foil leaving the top partially uncovered.
• Bake until heated through (about 15 minutes).
• ** FOR GARLIC TOAST; slice the bread into slices, then spread the garlic butter mixture over the top of each slice of bread, then sprinkle more Parmesan cheese over the top of each slice or you can sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top in place of the Parmesan.
• Place onto a baking sheet and bake (350 degrees F) until lightly toasted to desired doneness.
• Serve warm.
• TO MAKE AHEAD: Combine all ingredients (except the bread) store covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze in a covered container ----- this bread can be made without the addition of the Parmesan cheese if desired, but of course it's better with the cheese!

GARLIC CROUTONS

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.

GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Rub the bread's crust all over with the garlic cloves. Cut the bread into 1/2-inch thick slices and sprinkle one side with the olive oil and pepper.
• Place the bread slices on a baking sheet under the broiler until they are golden. Turn and broil on the other side until brown.

GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• Trim crusts from bread. Cut bread into 1/2-inch cubes or smaller. There should be about 1 cup.
• Heat oil in a skillet; when hot, add bread and garlic cloves. Cook, shaking skillet and stirring, until bread cubes are golden brown. Drain in a sieve. Discard garlic.