Cheese Croutons Food

GRILLED CHEESE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
• In a small bowl, combine butter and thyme. Spread over one side of each bread slice with the butter mixture.
• Place 3 slices in the pan, buttered side down. Top with the cheese, then with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
• Cook, turning once, until toasted on both sides, 3-5 minutes per side.
• Remove the sandwiches from the pan. Let them cool slightly, then cut them into 1" squares. Use in soups(tomato is especially nice), on top of salads, etc. Enjoy!
• Makes about 60 croutons.

CHEESE GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Put bread cubes in a large bowl; drizzle with melted butter. Toss to evenly coat. Spread onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until croutons are crisp, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Mix Parmesan, salt, paprika, and garlic powder into a bowl; sprinkle over croutons. Toss to coat.

REAL CHEESE CROUTONS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the cheeses. Sprinkle the cheese into a heavy, non-stick skillet. Cook over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until the cheeses are melted and bubbly. Tip skillet to allow excess oil to collect in one place. Remove excess oil with a spoon. Carefully lift the large crouton from the pan with a spatula and drain and cool on a paper towel. When cooled, break into 1/2" size pieces.

HERBED GARLIC AND PARMESAN CROUTONS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan combine the garlic, the oregano, the basil, the thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, the pepper, and the oil and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, and discard the garlic. In a bowl toss the bread cubes with the oil mixture, spread them in a jelly-roll pan, and bake them in ht e middle of a preheated 350°F oven for 8 minutes. Sprinkle the croutons with the Parmesan and bake them for 7 minutes more, or until they are golden. Sprinkle the croutons with the additional salt and let them cool. The croutons keep in an airtight container for 1 week. Serve the croutons as a topping for tossed green salad.

HOMEMADE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Rub the whole garlic clove over both sides of the sourdough. Tear it into rough chunks and toss with the oil, a good pinch of salt and the seeds.
• Spread out on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 mins until golden and crisp. Mix with the chopped parsley. Sprinkle on soup or a salad for added crunch.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH WARM CREAM CHEESE 'CROUTONS'

Steps:

• Combine first 3 ingredients in shallow dish. Add cream cheese cubes in small batches; toss until evenly coated with crumb mixture. Place on waxed paper-covered plate.
• Heat large heavy nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat. Add cream cheese cubes, a few at a time; cook 3 min. or until evenly browned, turning frequently.
• Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl; top with toasted cream cheese cubes.

GARLIC HERB CHEESE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Heat oil and butter in pan add garlic to cook for 2 minutes.
• Add herbs, salt, pepper and pepper flakes.
• Remove from heat and toss in bread cubes to coat. Sprinkle on cheese. Toss to coat.
• Coat a cookie sheet pan with cooking spray.
• Spread cubes on pan in a single layer.
• Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until golden.
• Check frequently to prevent burning. Cool.

BAKED CHEESE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place bread slices on a baking sheet, and bake until slightly golden and dry, 10 to 15 minutes.
• In a small bowl, combine cheeses, and sprinkle over bread slices. Bake until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 8 minutes. Serve immediately.

BLUETONS (BLUE CHEESE CROUTONS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
• Place bread cubes in a bowl and drizzle butter over the top. Sprinkle about 1/3 of the blue cheese over the top and stir until bread is coated. Sprinkle another 1/3 of the cheese over the top and stir to coat again. Spread bread cubes out onto prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until slightly crisp, about 15 minutes. Toss cubes and sprinkle remaining blue cheese over the top. Bake until browned and crispy, 15 to 20 minutes more.

CHEESE CROUTONS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat eggs. In another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; gradually add to eggs. Spread evenly into a parchment paper-lined 9-in. square baking pan., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan; cut into 1-in. cubes. Increase temperature to 450°. Place cubes on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes longer, turning once. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

ROASTED TOMATO SOUP WITH GRILLED CHEESE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
• Place the tomatoes in a large baking dish or baking sheet.
• Slice the top off the garlic and add to the tomatoes with the fresh basil, oregano, chilli flakes, salt and pepper.
• Drizzle over the olive oil and the Balsamic vinegar. Place the tomatoes in the oven and allow to roast for 30-45 minutes until the tomatoes start to char around the edges.
• Remove from the oven.
• In a large pot set over medium-high heat, melt a tablespoon of butter.
• Add a finely diced onion and sauté until soft and fragrant.
• Squeeze the roasted garlic into the pot then discard the skins.
• Transfer the roasted tomatoes to the pot along with any juices. Pour in the broth/stock then bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
• Once the soup has simmered for 10 minutes, transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
• Pour back into the pot then add the cream, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Simmer for 5 minutes while you make the grilled cheese sandwiches.
• Add grated cheese to sliced bread. Top with another slice of bread and butter generously on the outside.
• Cook the grilled cheese in a pan set over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
• Remove the grilled cheese from the heat and allow to cool for a few minutes then slice into cubes with a hot knife.
• Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls then add a swirl of cream (optional).
• Add grilled cheese croutons and fresh basil then serve immediately.

CHEESE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler.
• Cut the bread on the bias into 18 slices one-quarter inch thick. Arrange the slices flat on a baking sheet and place them under the broiler about four inches from the source of heat. Broil for 30 seconds, or until golden brown.
• Turn the slices over and brush with the olive oil. Sprinkle the center of each slice with the grated cheese. Return the slices to the broiler, and broil until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted.

THE RECIPE FOR CHEESE CROUTON

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Preheat oven to 325 F.
• Slice the loaf of bread into 1/2- to 1-inch squares.*
• Put the bread cubes in a large bowl and toss with olive oil, cheese and a few pinches of salt. The easiest way to do this is with your hands, tossing the bread repeatedly so it is evenly covered.
• Spread the croutons out in one layer on a rimmed baking sheet .
• The baking time will vary but usually takes about 30 minutes. The croutons should be nicely browned and crispy. Shake the pan several times while the croutons bake to make sure they cook evenly.
• Let cool.
• Serve and enjoy!

GOAT CHEESE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Brush the sliced baguette with olive oil, toast in a 350 degree oven until crisp and golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for several minutes before spreading a thin layer of cheese on each crouton and dust the cheese with black pepper. Place the croutons under a broiler to brown the cheese slightly before serving.;