Forevermama's BEST Croutons EVER! |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 18 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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These croutons originally were part of a minestrone soup recipe. The soup was nothing to write home about and not a keeper but the croutons were to die for! I've doubled and quadrupled this recipe because my kids can eat these as if they were potato chips. It is truly scrumptious especially over a good soup or salad. This is a great way to use up stale bread. Ingredients:
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil |
2 -3 garlic cloves, smashed |
6 slices italian bread, stale, cut into 1/4 inch dice (crusts may be removed if preferred) |
kosher salt |
parmesan cheese (optional, to taste) |
Directions:
1. Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat,
2. Add the garlic and cook for 3 minutes, to flavor the oil, being careful not to burn the garlic. (garlic may be removed or left in, up to individual taste. But if left in be very careful not to burn garlic).
3. Add the bread cubes and toss to coat. Saute until golden brown on all sides and crisped up.
4. Season lightly with salt.
5. Sprinkle parmesan over hot croutons of desired.
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