Seasoned Parmesan Croutons Recipes

SEASONED CROUTONS

Steps:

• In an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan, combine the butter, oil and seasonings. Heat in a 300° oven until butter is melted. Remove from the oven; stir to combine. , Add bread cubes and toss to coat. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Cool. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

SEASONED PARMESAN CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Slice the crusts from the bread and then cut the bread into 1/2 inch cubes. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the butter and olive oil. When hot, add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for one minute (make sure the garlic doesn't burn). Stir in the bread cubes and quickly stir to coat in the garlic butter. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, oregano, and thyme. Mix well then add the bread cubes and stir to coat them in the mixture. Spread the bread cubes in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 300 degrees F for 30-40 minutes or until lightly toasted. Stir the croutons occasionally so they brown evenly. Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container. These can also be frozen.

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.

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.

SEASONED CROUTONS

Steps:

• In an ungreased 9 X 13 X 2 pan, combine all ingredients except bread.
• Place in a 300 degree oven until butter is completely melted.
• Remove from oven and stir to mix.
• Add bread cubes and toss to coat well.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently.
• Cool.
• Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

JENNY'S SEASONED CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Place bread cubes in a large bowl; drizzle butter over cubes. Toss to evenly coat. Sprinkle half the Cajun seasoning, half the Parmesan cheese, and half the onion powder over cubes; toss to coat. Spread coated bread cubes onto the prepared baking sheet; sprinkle remaining Cajun seasoning, Parmesan cheese, and onion powder onto cubes.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes; stir and continue baking until crisp, about 8 more minutes.

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.

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.