Best 7 Sourdough Croutons Recipes

SOURDOUGH CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• Combine melted butter, Italian seasoning, olive oil, and kosher salt in a large bowl; add bread cubes and toss to coat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the bread cubes; toss to coat. Spread onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

FULTON FISH MARKET CIOPPINO WITH SOURDOUGH CROUTONS

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant. Add the wine and cook until reduced by half. Add the fish stock, drained tomatoes, bay and thyme and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes
• While the broth is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over high heat in separate large saute pan. Season the bass on both sides with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
• To the same pan, add another 2 tablespoons of oil, season the shrimp and saute until lightly golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Remove to the plate with the bass.
• Add the clams, mussels, bass and shrimp to the reduced broth and cook until the clams and mussels open, discarding any that do not open, about 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley and tarragon and season with honey, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add hot sauce, to taste.
• Preheat Grill Pan to medium-high heat.
• Stir together butter and anchovy paste in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Brush bread with oil on 1 side and season with salt and pepper. Grill, oil side down on preheated grill pan until lightly golden brown, turn over and continue grilling until lightly golden brown on both sides.
• Remove bread to a platter and spread some of the butter-anchovy mixture on the seasoned side. Cut each slice in half, crosswise.
• Place 1/2 slice of the bread in each bowl, ladle some of the mixture on top and top with the remaining 1/2 slice of bread. Garnish with parsley leaves, if desired.

CAESAR SALAD WITH SOURDOUGH CROUTONS

Steps:

• Whisk first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil, then 1/2 cup cheese.
• Toss lettuce, croutons, 1/4 cup cheese, and dressing in bowl. Sprinkle with parsley and season to taste with pepper.

HOMEMADE SOURDOUGH CROUTONS

Steps:

• Cut the loaf in half lengthwise and scoop out all the soft bread – DO NOT use the crust.
• Tear the bread into ½” to ¾” chunks.
• Whisk or blend together the oil, salt, pepper, garlic and mixed spices.
• Toss the bread chunks in the oil mixture, making sure that they are all coated.
• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
• Place them on a large baking sheet and place in a 300-degree oven for 15- 20 minutes, turning them ever 5 minutes, until they are golden brown.

WARM MUSHROOM SALAD WITH BACON, SOURDOUGH CROUTONS & PICKLED-MUSHROOM VINAIGRETTE RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Make Pickled Mushrooms: Place mushrooms in a small heatproof bowl. Place remaining ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring once or twice, until sugar and salt dissolve. Strain hot pickling liquid over mushrooms. Reserve 1 tablespoon pickling liquid for vinaigrette and discard peppercorns, rosemary and garlic. Cover mushrooms with plastic wrap. Make Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon mushroom pickling liquid, oil, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste until emulsified. Set aside. Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook bacon until crisp and most of fat has rendered out. Add sourdough pieces to pan. Cook, stirring occasionally and adding a little olive oil if pan seems dry, until bread begins to get crisp and golden, 7-10 minutes. Transfer bread and bacon to a bowl. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook mushrooms in skillet, stirring frequently, until slightly browned, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and turn off heat. Compose Salad: Drain pickled mushrooms. In a large bowl, combine greens, warm mushrooms, drained pickled mushrooms, croutons and bacon. Drizzle vinaigrette to taste, tossing to coat. Adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with radishes and fennel fronds, if using. Serve while mushrooms are still warm.

ROMAINE HEARTS WITH SOURDOUGH CROUTONS AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Discard the tough outer leaves from the romaine and use the whole leaves and hearts. Wash the leaves and dry them in a spinner, or pat dry with a towel. Wrap loosely in a damp towel and refrigerate.
• Preheat the oven to 375*F.
• Add the garlic to 1 tbls. olive oil and toss with the cubed bread. Spread the cubes on a baking sheet and bake for 7-8 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
• To make the vinaigrette:.
• Combine everything but the oil, then whisk it inches The dressing should be very lemony and bright. This makes about 1/2 cup.
• When you are ready to serve the salad, place the lettuce in a large bowl. Add the olives and toss with the vinaigrette, coating all of the leaves.
• Add the croutons and Parmesan cheese and toss again. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and serve. Don't forget to enjoy! :).

PUMPKIN SOUP WITH SOURDOUGH SAGE CROUTONS

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute onion and carrots in oil for 5 minutes. Add pumpkin; cook 5-6 minutes longer. Stir in the broth, sage, garlic powder, salt, pepper and nutmeg; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until pumpkin is tender, 15-20 minutes., Cool slightly. In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to pan and heat through., For sweet cream, combine ingredients until smooth. For croutons, place bread in a small bowl; drizzle with oil and butter. Sprinkle with sage and toss to coat. Transfer to a small skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until lightly toasted, 4-6 minutes., Garnish servings with sweet cream and croutons.