Best 7 Croutons Made In The Wok Recipes

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Crispy, golden-brown croutons are a delicious and versatile addition to salads, soups, and casseroles. They can be made from any type of bread, but stale bread works best. This recipe uses a wok to make croutons, which gives them a unique smoky flavor. The wok also helps to evenly brown the croutons, so they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. In addition to the basic croutons recipe, this article also includes variations for garlic croutons, herb croutons, and cheesy croutons. So whether you are looking for a classic crouton recipe or something with a little more flavor, this article has you covered.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN CROUTON HOT DISH



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This recipe has practically made my mom famous. When she takes it to potluck, it's loved by all who taste it. Whenever she serves it to family, the dish is empty at the end of the meal.-Beth Gramling, Warren, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 package (14 ounces) seasoned stuffing croutons
4 cups shredded cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine the broth, soup, sour cream and butter. Stir in croutons and chicken. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 1393mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

CROUTONS MADE IN THE WOK



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This was a readers tip in Fine Cooking. No recipe with it, but when I read the tip it made sense to me. The lady said you can make more croutons in the wok then on one oven tray....The amount of oil may seem a lot but this is for many croutons and you will need it to crisp them proper. If you want to add Parmesan to the croutons, do that after you turned off the heat, sprinkle on and toss quickly.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     European

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 -5 cups bread cubes
6 tablespoons vegetable oil, I use 3 olive oil and 3 canola oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme (or a mix) or 1 teaspoon oregano (or a mix)

Steps:

  • Mix the oil, garlic powder and herbs in a large bowl.
  • Add the bread cubes and toss until coated all around.
  • Get your wok really hot, add the bread and stir-fry until nicely browned.

CROUTONS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2 cups 1/2-inch cubes crusty Italian bread

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Whisk the butter, olive oil, oregano and garlic salt. Toss with the bread cubes. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and toasted, 15 to 20 minutes.

HOMEMADE CROUTONS



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Learn how to make croutons at home with our simple recipe, method and top tips. These will make crunchy toppings for soups, salads and warming pasta bakes

Provided by Georgina Kiely - Digital food editor, bbcgoodfood.com

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 garlic clove
2 thick slices sourdough bread
½ tbsp oil
1 tbsp mixed seeds
1 tbsp parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Rub the whole garlic clove over both sides of the sourdough. Tear it into rough chunks and toss with the oil, a good pinch of salt and the seeds.
  • Spread out on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 mins until golden and crisp. Mix with the chopped parsley. Sprinkle on soup or a salad for added crunch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.53 milligram of sodium

TORN CROUTONS



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Store-bought croutons simply can't compete with homemade ones. To begin with, your raw ingredients are almost certainly of a higher quality, and hence more delicious, than the stuff anyone else will use. What's more, the rustic, uneven shape of torn croutons, like these croutons from "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat" by Samin Nosrat, lends a variety of textures to your salads. Dressing clings to them better, they're more lovely to look at, and they are less likely to scratch the roof of your mouth.

Provided by Samin Nosrat

Time 30m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

1-pound loaf day-old country or sourdough bread
1⁄3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt, as needed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. For more teeth-friendly croutons, remove the crusts from the bread, then cut the loaf into inch-thick slices. Cut each slice into inch-wide strips. Working over a large bowl, tear each strip into inch-size pieces. Alternatively, you can tear croutons directly off the loaf, as long as you get somewhat evenly sized pieces.
  • Toss croutons with olive oil to coat them evenly, then spread them out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Use a second sheet as needed to prevent crowding, which will entrap steam and keep the croutons from browning.
  • Toast croutons for about 18 to 22 minutes, checking them after 8 minutes. Rotate the pans, switch their oven positions, and use a metal spatula to turn and rotate the croutons so that they brown evenly. Once they begin to brown, check them every few minutes, continuing to turn and rotate. Some croutons might be done when others still need a few more minutes of baking, so remove them from the tray and let the rest finish cooking. Bake the croutons until they're golden brown and crunchy on the outside, with just a tiny bit of chew on the inside.
  • Taste a crouton and adjust the seasoning with a light sprinkling of salt if needed. Let croutons cool in a single layer on the baking sheet. Use immediately or keep in an airtight container for up to 2 days. To refresh stale croutons, bake for 3 to 4 minutes at 400 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 234, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 342 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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

BEST CROUTONS EVER



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These croutons are soft and good. I hate croutons, but I love these!

Provided by Pancake555

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Crouton Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

¼ cup butter
4 slices bread
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Melt butter in a pot over medium heat.
  • Cut each bread slice into 16 cubes; add bread cubes and garlic powder to melted butter. Stir to coat. Transfer coated bread cubes to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 126 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Tips:

  • Use stale bread that is at least a day old. This will help the croutons to be crispy.
  • Cut the bread into small, even cubes. This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Toss the bread cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper before cooking. This will help them to brown and flavor them.
  • Cook the croutons in a preheated wok over medium heat. Stir them frequently so that they cook evenly.
  • Cook the croutons until they are golden brown and crispy. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
  • Remove the croutons from the wok and let them cool on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Store the croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Conclusion:

Making croutons in a wok is a quick and easy way to add a crispy, flavorful topping to your favorite dishes. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can have delicious croutons that are perfect for salads, soups, and more. So next time you're looking for a way to add some extra crunch to your meal, give this recipe a try!

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