Best 9 Best Garlic Parmesan Croutons Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible crunch and savory flavors of homemade Garlic Parmesan Croutons, the perfect complement to salads, soups, and more. These crispy croutons are incredibly easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Choose from three delectable variations: classic Garlic Parmesan, tangy Lemon Herb, and spicy Chili Garlic. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions to guide you through the effortless baking process. Elevate your culinary creations with these flavorful croutons, sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

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CHEF JOHN'S HOMEMADE CROUTONS



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Don't let stale baguettes go to waste! These garlic-parmesan croutons are the perfect crunchy topper for salads and soups. And they're ridiculously easy to make.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Crouton Recipes

Time 3h55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 (8 ounce) loaf French bread baguette, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
¾ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
  • Stir olive oil and garlic together in a bowl. Let sit at room temperature until flavors are infused, about 3 hours.
  • Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Pour garlic oil through a strainer onto the bread; toss to coat bread with oil. Add 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Italian seasoning, paprika, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper; toss to coat. Spread bread cubes out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn croutons and bake 15 minutes more. Push croutons together with a spatula so that they are in a compact rectangle on the baking sheet and no longer spread out; sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese over the top. Bake until cheese is melted and the bread is crispy and crunchy, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 13.2 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 889.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

GARLIC CROUTONS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 ounces olive oil
4 cloves garlic, smashed
4 slices crusty bread
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated
1 ounce parsley, chopped

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.

CRISPY GARLIC PARMESAN CROUTONS



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Turn a good salad into a great one with crispy garlic parmesan croutons. This garnish will work for salads, but they are also great as a snack.

Provided by John Mitzewich

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Ingredient

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cloves garlic (minced very fine)
1/2 cup olive oil
1 (8-ounce) loaf French baguette or similar style bread (for best results, use day-old bread)
3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
Pinch of cayenne

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 594 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 17 g, ServingSize 8 portions, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CROUTONS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 cups (1/2 inch diced) sourdough bread
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large (10-inch) saute pan until hot. Add the bread and cook over medium heat, tossing frequently, until the bread is evenly toasted and browned. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

YUMMY GARLIC CROUTONS



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I eat Caesar salads just for the these croutons!

Provided by vulpecula

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Crouton Recipes

Time 13m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (1 pound) loaf day old French bread
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons dried basil
½ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Cut bread into small cubes and place onto a shallow baking pan or cookie sheet.
  • Drizzle oil over the bread to lightly cover and sprinkle with garlic powder and basil.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 to 10 minutes or until lightly brown and toasted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 419.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

PARMESAN GARLIC CROUTONS



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No need to buy croutons when you can make them at home this easy! You can play around with the flavors once you understand this method! Enjoy!

Provided by KPD123

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.6, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 824.4, Carbohydrate 65.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3, Protein 15.9

HERBED GARLIC AND PARMESAN CROUTONS



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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Cheese     Garlic     Herb     Bake     Quick & Easy     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large garlic cloves, sliced thin lengthwise
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt plus additional to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1 loaf of Italian bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 7 cups)
1/4 cup finely grated fresh Parmesan

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



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A very simple recipe, these croutons are good for a Caesar's Salad or any tossed green salad.

Provided by Cathy Hofmann

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Crouton Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
3 (3/4 inch thick) slices French bread, cut into cubes

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 100.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

GARLIC PARMESAN CROUTONS!



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Pretty much any type of bread will make good croutons. You can use stale pieces of baguette to the end slices of a sandwich loaf. Good croutons follow these basic rules= Make sure to cut the bread into uniform pieces, the cubes must be tossed with olive oil that has been laced with the determined spices, and the pieces must be baked in a 350*F. oven until golden. These are great served over soup and salads, even good as a munchy. Adapted from The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Grains

Time 35m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 tablespoons olive oil
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
4 cups bread cubes (1/2-inch cubes)

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.

Tips:

- Use stale bread for the croutons. This will help them to be crispy. - Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes. This will ensure that they are all evenly toasted. - Toss the bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. This will help them to get flavorful and crispy. - Bake the croutons at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown. - Store the croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Garlic Parmesan croutons are a delicious and versatile addition to many dishes. They can be used as a topping for salads, soups, and casseroles. They can also be served as a snack or appetizer. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make your own garlic Parmesan croutons at home.

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