awesome parmesan croutons

Name: Awesome Parmesan Croutons
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 3 cup(s) bread whole-wheat bread, cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1/2 cup(s) parmesan cheese, grated; - salt, kosher variety, to taste; - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste; - additional spices, to taste

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Jul 10, 2016

I love freshly baked croutons… they taste so much better than the dried up cubes you purchase in a box. Plus you have the ability to customize the seasoning, and the bread type to your own personal tastes. My croutons have a crispy exterior, with a bit of give in the middle… just the way I like them. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield Several

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
3 cups bread whole-wheat bread, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- salt, kosher variety, to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- additional spices, to taste

How To Make awesome parmesan croutons

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

Gather your ingredients.
Step 3

Chef’s Note: I apologize for the lack of step-by-step photos. I was making this for about 25 ladies at a Sunday brunch. I did manage to shoot a final image, but that was about it. These were served on a caesar salad with my homemade dressing... YUM.
Step 4

Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 350f (175c).
Step 5

Toss the breadcrumbs with the Parmesan, and olive oil. Plus add a bit of salt and pepper, to taste.
Step 6

Chef's Note: I use all kinds of different breads for these croutons. One of my favs is sourdough.
Step 7

Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
Step 8

After 10 minutes, toss the cubes, and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
Step 9

Chef's Note: I do not like my croutons to be dried up bits of bread. I like them crunchy but with a bit of give in the middle. For this reason, I don't use old dried out bread.
Step 10

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 11

Serve with your favorite salad. Enjoy.
Step 12

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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