Crescent City Croutons Recipe

Name: Crescent City Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 day-old French bread; 3 ounces extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons granulated garlic; 1 tablespoon pickled garlic (crushed then minced fine); 1 teaspoon granulated onion; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon whole dried thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon dried sweet basil leaves; 1/2 teaspoon whole oregano leaves (Required for Italian flavored croutons, optional for Cajun or Creole flavored)

Servings: persons

1 day-old French bread
3 ounces extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
1 tablespoon pickled garlic (crushed then minced fine)
1 teaspoon granulated onion
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon whole dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried sweet basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon whole oregano leaves (Required for Italian flavored croutons, optional for Cajun or Creole flavored)

1
Cut French bread lengthwise as if for a long sandwich. Then cut the bread lengthwise with two or three cuts from the top to the bottom. Then cut the bread across to produce cubes of bread about 3/4 of an inch thick.
2
Place the cubed bread in a large bowl that slopes to a small bottom. This will direct excess oil and seasonings towards the bottom of the bowl. Add the bread to the bowl and all of the seasonings. Toss gently for several minutes, it is important to insure that the seasonings are distributed evenly and that the oil is completely absorbed by the bread.
3
Arrange the croutons in a single layer on a 1/2 sheet baking or a jellyroll pan.
4
Preheat oven to 350F, place the baking sheet in the oven, then turn off the oven immediately. Bake the croutons for 90 minutes, do not open oven during that time.
5
Allow the croutons to cool, place in a shallow serving bowl and serve with salads.

206

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 day-old French bread, 3 ounces extra virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons granulated garlic, 1 tablespoon pickled garlic (crushed then minced fine), and more.

Yes, Crescent City Croutons falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crescent City Croutons

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