Garlic Crouton Cups With Pesto Caesar And Parmesan Crisps Recipe

Name: Garlic Crouton Cups With Pesto Caesar And Parmesan Crisps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 slices firm white bread, crusts removed; olive oil or olive oil flavored cooking spray; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 teaspoon dried basil; fresh ground black pepper; DOLE Hearts of Romaine, chopped; 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted; Pesto Caesar Salad Dressing; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 3 garlic cloves, pressed; 2 teaspoons anchovy paste; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce; Parmesan Crisps; 6 teaspoons shredded parmesan cheese, divided

Servings: persons

12 slices firm white bread, crusts removed
olive oil or olive oil flavored cooking spray
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
fresh ground black pepper
DOLE Hearts of Romaine, chopped
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
Pesto Caesar Salad Dressing
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, pressed
2 teaspoons anchovy paste
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce
Parmesan Crisps
6 teaspoons shredded parmesan cheese, divided

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
2
Brush or spray each slice of bread lightly with olive oil. Combine garlic salt and dried basil. Sprinkle mixture over both sides of the bread. Season each with pepper.
3
Flatten bread slightly with rolling pin. Gently press each slice into a muffin cup, allowing edges to hang over cup.
4
Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Remove from oven; cool.
5
For the Pesto Caesar Salad Dressing: Whisk together all ingredients until blended. Toss with DOLE Hearts of Romaine. Makes about 3/4 cup.
6
Toss lettuce with dressing; spoon into Garlic Crouton Cups.
7
For the Parmesan Crisps: Heat oven to 350 degrees F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mound Parmesan in 1/2 teaspoonfuls on the prepared sheet. Bake 5-6 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Let cool 1 minute.
8
Garnish with toasted pine nuts and a Parmesan Crisp. Serve immediately.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 slices firm white bread, crusts removed, olive oil or olive oil flavored cooking spray, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and more.

Yes, Garlic Crouton Cups With Pesto Caesar And Parmesan Crisps falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Garlic Crouton Cups With Pesto Caesar And Parmesan Crisps

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