Best 5 Greek Croutons Recipes

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**Greek Croutons: A Culinary Journey to the Heart of Mediterranean Cuisine**

Embark on a culinary adventure with Greek croutons, a delightful and versatile addition to your culinary repertoire. These golden-brown delights, steeped in the rich flavors of the Mediterranean, elevate any dish with their crispy texture and aromatic essence. Explore the traditional Greek crouton recipe, featuring toasted bread cubes tossed with olive oil, oregano, and sea salt. Discover variations that incorporate herbs like rosemary, thyme, or basil, adding a burst of freshness. For a spicy kick, try the chili-infused croutons, perfect for adding a touch of heat to salads or soups. Unleash your creativity with sweet croutons, drizzled with honey and cinnamon, for a delectable treat.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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

GREEK CROUTONS



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My favorite way to make croutons for a greek salad or for a ceasar salad. They will keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days in your pantry. We love these! Also, good for brushing on pita bread before toasting to make pita chips! I found this in a food magazine and altered it to make it more to our taste, but I cannot remember which magazine!

Provided by SarahBeth

Categories     Greek

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups bread crumbs, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups bread cubes, made from day old rustic style bread (crusts removed if you like, we keep ours on)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Prejeat oven to 375°F.
  • Put bread cubes in large bowl
  • In small saucepan, heat oil and garlic, over med heat, until garlic begins to color.
  • Cook garlic 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently and taking care to brown but not burn the garlic.
  • Pour the oil through a strainer onto cubed bread.
  • Gently toss until bread cubes are evenly coated.
  • Trasnfer to baking sheet and toast the bread in oven, fipping occasionally, until golden on all sides, and still somewhat soft in middle, about 12 minutes.
  • In the same bowl, mix remaining ingredients together and set aside.
  • Return to bowl while still warm and toss with remaining crouton ingredients.
  • Use with your favorite salad!

CHARRED GREENS WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, grated, plus 1 unpeeled clove, smashed
1 small baguette, torn into medium pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Juice of 2 lemons
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 white anchovies, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds lacinato kale, ends trimmed
1 pound red endive, halved lengthwise
1 pound escarole, halved lengthwise
1 cup sliced chives (about 1 1/2-inch pieces)
Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • Set up your grill for even medium-high heat. If using a charcoal grill, distribute the coals evenly. If using a gas grill, heat both sides evenly.
  • In a small saucepan set on the grill, melt the butter with the clove of smashed garlic. Remove the garlic.
  • Place the torn baguette in a mixing bowl and pour the melted garlic butter over the top. Toss to coat the bread and season with salt and pepper. Put the croutons in a cast-iron pan and place on the grill. Cover the grill and bake until golden brown and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • In the meantime, in a mason jar, add the lemon juice, olive oil, grated garlic, anchovies, Dijon and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper and vigorously shake to combine.
  • Remove the croutons from the grill and set aside. Brush the kale leaves and the cut side of the endive and escarole with some of the lemon vinaigrette. Place on the grill, cut-side down, and char for about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the grill, slice into bite-sized pieces and put in a large serving bowl. Add the croutons and chives and dress with the remainder of the vinaigrette. Add Parmesan and toss to combine. Serve.

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

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 a sturdy bread for the croutons, such as a baguette or sourdough.
  • Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes.
  • Toss the bread cubes with olive oil, herbs, and spices.
  • Bake the croutons in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Store the croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Conclusion:

Greek croutons are a versatile and delicious addition to many dishes. They can be used in salads, soups, casseroles, and even as a snack. With their flavorful combination of herbs and spices, Greek croutons are sure to add a touch of Mediterranean flair to your next meal.

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