BACON-BRIOCHE CROUTONS

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I like to garnish soup with croutons-it's a classic combo for a reason. Brioche is a good choice for making croutons because it's so buttery, and the bacon lends a hint of smoky, savory flavor.

Provided by Naomi Pomeroy

Categories     Soup/Stew     Celery     Bacon     Bread

Yield Makes about 2 cups croutons

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups cubed quick brioche, challah, or other egg-enriched bread, in 1⁄4-inch cubes
1/3 cup finely diced bacon (from about 3 thick slices)
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the brioche in a mixing bowl. In a cast-iron skillet or other heavy ovenproof skillet, cook the bacon over medium-low heat for about 3 minutes, until most of the fat has rendered but the bacon hasn't gotten too brown or crispy. Turn off the heat, add the butter to the pan, and swirl the pan until the butter is fully melted. Pour the bacon with the fat into the mixing bowl with the brioche, sprinkle with the salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly. Spread the croutons across a baking sheet.
  • Bake the croutons, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. (Note that brioche will toast up a slightly darker color than some other types of bread because of its sugar and egg content.) The croutons can be made up to 2 hours in advance and rewarmed in the oven just before serving.

MeNuralam Bd
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I love the flavor of these croutons. They're the perfect addition to any salad.


katie_ spacegacha
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These croutons are so good! I've already made them twice this week.


Charlene Howell
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I love these croutons! They're the perfect addition to any salad.


joshua abraham
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These croutons are so easy to make and they taste great. I highly recommend them.


tanzila wadud
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I've made these croutons several times now and they're always a hit.


Shakir Mughal
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These croutons are a great way to use up leftover bread.


Sohail Arain
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I love the flavor of these croutons. They're the perfect addition to any salad.


Nehal Das
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These croutons are so good! I've already made them twice this week.


Apon via
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I made these croutons last night and they were a hit! My family loved them.


Tayo Omotosho
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These croutons are the best! I've tried other recipes before, but these are by far the best.


Jacoby Hi
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I love these croutons! They're so easy to make and they taste great.


Yara Elsayed
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These croutons were amazing! I used them in a salad and they added the perfect amount of flavor and crunch.