Parmesan Cheese Croutons Recipes

PARMESAN CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl toss the bread cubes with the olive oil, Parmesan, garlic, and salt and pepper.
• Spread the croutons on the baking sheet, leaving some space between them. Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes, until the outside in lightly browned and crisp. The middle should still be a bit soft. Remove them from the pan and cool.

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.

PARMESAN CHEESE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Rub the outside of the bread with the garlic. Cut the bread into slices about 1/4-inch thick.
• Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and brush one side with oil.
• Place under the broiler until lightly browned on one side. Turn and repeat.
• Top each crouton with the Parmesan cheese. Place under the broiler until golden brown.

CRISPY GARLIC PARMESAN CROUTONS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Combine the garlic and olive oil in a small mixing bowl. Let sit out at room temperature for at least 4 hours to infuse.
• Preheat oven to 300 F. Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and add to a large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the cheese, dried herbs, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
• Strain the garlic oil over the bread cubes, pressing the garlic with the back of a spoon to get every drop of garlicky goodness. Toss with a spatula until the bread is evenly coated.
• Pour the mixture onto a baking sheet and place in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove, and stir the croutons, as the ones on the outside will cook faster than those in the center. Return to oven, and cook for 15 more minutes.
• Remove from oven, and sprinkle the last 1/4 of cheese over the croutons. Return to oven, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until browned and crunchy. Allow them to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

THE BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S PARMESAN CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Slice baguette diagonally into 1/4 inch thick slices. Depending on the size of the baguette, you should get about 20 to 25 slices.
• Lay the slices in one layer on a baking sheet and brush each with olive oil and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. You can use either plain or flavored olive oil such as basil or garlic. The measurements for the salt and pepper in the ingredients are just estimates and you use whatever amount suits you. Sprinkle with the grated parmesan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until they are browned and crisp. Serve at room temperature.

GARLIC PARMESAN CROUTONS!

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to the center postion in your oven and heat to 350*F.
• Whisk the oil, garlic, salt and Parmesan cheese together in a large bowl. Add the bread cubes and toss until thoroughly coated.
• Spread the bread cubes onto a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
• Allow the croutons to cool to room temperature before serving. Enjoy!
• Note:.
• This recipe makes enough for at least two large salads(2-3 quart salad). Any leftovers will keep in an airtight container or ziplock bag for about 1 week.

HERBED GARLIC AND PARMESAN CROUTONS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan combine the garlic, the oregano, the basil, the thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, the pepper, and the oil and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, and discard the garlic. In a bowl toss the bread cubes with the oil mixture, spread them in a jelly-roll pan, and bake them in ht e middle of a preheated 350°F oven for 8 minutes. Sprinkle the croutons with the Parmesan and bake them for 7 minutes more, or until they are golden. Sprinkle the croutons with the additional salt and let them cool. The croutons keep in an airtight container for 1 week. Serve the croutons as a topping for tossed green salad.

GARLIC CROUTONS WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Rub the crust of the French bread with the garlic cloves. Cut the bread into slices 1/2-inch thick, then brush one side with the olive oil.
• Grind some black pepper over the bread and sprinkle each slice with Parmesan cheese.
• Place the bread slices on a baking sheet in the oven. Bake until they are golden brown, about 10 minutes or less. After ladling the soup into bowls, top each serving with slices of bread.

OVEN-BAKED PARMESAN CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350° F
• In a shallow baking pan toss bread with oil. Toss bread with Parmesan and bake in middle of oven, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes, or until golden. Croutons keep in an airtight container at room temperature 1 week.

ZESTY PARMESAN CROUTONS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Toss bread cubes with dressing; spread onto baking sheet.
• Bake 5 min., stirring after 3 min.
• Sprinkle with cheese. Bake an additional 6 min. or until evenly browned, stirring frequently.

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.