Tomato Croutons With Bacon And Basil Recipe

Name: Tomato Croutons With Bacon And Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbl Unsalted Butter; 6 Tbl Olive Oil; 24 1/2 inch thick slices French bread baguette; 1/3 cup chopped shallots; 2 tsp finely chopped garlic; 1 1/2 cups chopped peeled, seeded tomatoes; 1/4 cup chicken stock; 1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes; Salt; 6 cooked bacon strips, crumbled; 3 Tbl fresh basil julienne

Servings: persons

3 Tbl Unsalted Butter
6 Tbl Olive Oil
24 1/2 inch thick slices French bread baguette
1/3 cup chopped shallots
2 tsp finely chopped garlic
1 1/2 cups chopped peeled, seeded tomatoes
1/4 cup chicken stock
1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes
Salt
6 cooked bacon strips, crumbled
3 Tbl fresh basil julienne

1
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325 deg F. Melt butter with 3 tbl olive oil in heavy small sauce pan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Arrange bread slices on heavy large baking sheet. Brush both sides of bread with butter mixture. Bake until crisp and golden brown, turning once, about 10 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool croutons, then store in plastic bag at room temperature.)
2
Heat remaning 3 tbl oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and saute' 2 minutes. Add garlic and saute' one minute. Mix in tomatoes, stock and dried red pepper flakes. Season with salt. Cook until almost all liquid is evaporated, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Transfer mixture to bowl, cover and refrigerate.)
3
Preheat oven to 350 deg F. Spread tomato mixture over croutons. Top with bacon. Bake until heated through, about 8 minutes. Transfer croutons to platter. Sprinkle with basil and serve.

2737

kcal

Calories

275

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tbl Unsalted Butter, 6 Tbl Olive Oil, 24 1/2 inch thick slices French bread baguette, 1/3 cup chopped shallots, and more.

Yes, Tomato Croutons With Bacon And Basil falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Tomato Croutons With Bacon And Basil

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