Buttered Crunchy Croutons Food

CRUNCHY GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• Toast the bread.
• Crush the garlic and mix into the butter.Spread the butter on the toast while it is still warm so that it will absorb the garlic butter.
• Put them under the grill until golden brown and crisp.
• Spinkle a handful on soup.Enjoy!

BUTTERY CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• On a large rimmed baking sheet, combine the bread, butter, and salt; toss to coat evenly and spread in a single layer.
• Bake, stirring once, until crisp, about 10 minutes.
• Let cool on sheet on a wire rack and use within3 hours.
• *Pumpernickel Croutons: substitute pumpernickel bread for the white bread and olive oil for the melted butter.
• *Garlic Croutons: in a small skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat; add in 3 minced garlic cloves, and saute until sizzling, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat; use garlic butter in place of melted butter.

EGG NOODLES WITH CRISPY CROUTONS

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions.
• When you put the water on to boil, place the butter in a small frying pan over medium heat.
• Tear the bread into small pieces for the croutons.
• When the butter is melted and sizzling (don't let it brown) add the pieces of bread.
• Watch the bread carefully and stir frequently so that it doesn't burn but will get crispy.
• Add the salt and pepper to the croutons.
• When the noodles are cooked, drain and place in your serving bowl.
• Add the croutons; stir to distribute well.
• Serve and enjoy!

CRUNCHY RANCH CROUTONS

Steps:

• Cut crust from bread and discard the crust.
• Brush both sides of each slice of bread with olive oil, melted butter or margarine.
• Slice bread into 1/2-inch strips; turn and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Optional:.
• Place bread cubes in a plastic zipper bag; sprinkle with dry salad dressing mix to act as dry seasoning. Securely seal bag and shake, coating bread cubes with dry salad dressing mix.
• Spread cubes flat on baking sheet. Preheat oven to 325°F Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool on baking sheet.
• Note: For bigger croutons, use "Texas Toast" style bread and slice into larger 3/4-inch cubes.

BUTTERED CRUNCHY CROUTONS

Steps:

• 1. Cut the crusts off of 6 slices of stacked bread. Then cut the stack into 1/2 inch cubes(about 3 cups) Put into a bowl. Drizzle with the melted butter, salt, pepper, and parsley flakes. Toss well with a rubber spatula, lightly.
• 2. Spread the croutons in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake the croutons in a pre-heated 400 degree oven, untill crisp and golden. About 10 minutes. Turning once after 5 minutes. Cool and store. Use and enjoy soon. ** NOTE; If you like you can add a little garlic powder, etc. Your choice.