Garlic Croûtes Food

GARLIC CROûTES

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place the bread slices on the baking sheet and brush bread on both sides with olive oil. Broil on both sides until lightly golden. Rub cut side of garlic over one or both sides of the toasted bread.
• Variations: Cheese Croûtes Omit the olive oil and garlic. Mix 1/2 cup grated cheese (such as sharp Cheddar or Pecorino-Romano) and 2 tablespoons softened butter together until smooth in a small bowl. Season with salt, pepper, powdered mustard, and cayenne pepper so the mixture is spicy. Broil the bread, as above, on one side until toasted. Turn the slices over, spread the top with cheese butter, dividing evenly, and broil again until the tops are golden brown.

GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix together the garlic, salt, and olive oil in a small bowl.
• Put the bread cubes on a baking sheet and drizzle the garlic oil over them.
• Toss to coat.
• Spread them out in a single layer.
• Bake for about 15 minutes, or until lightly browned and very dry.
• About halfway through, stir once to brown evenly.

GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• In a skillet heat oil and garlic. Saute bread in oil until browned on both sides. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Cut into bite-sized cubes.

GARLIC CROUTES

Steps:

• Halve garlic. Cut six 1/3-inch-thick slices from middle of loaf and brush bread with oil. Lightly oil a well-seasoned ridged grill pan and heat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Grill bread until golden brown on both sides. Immediately rub bread on 1 side with cut side of garlic and sprinkle with salt.

GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large saute pan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Stir in garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute.
• Add bread cubes, and toss to coat.
• Spread on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 15 minutes, or until crisp and dry.
• Check frequently to prevent burning.
• Cool.

FRENCH BISTRO STEAK ON GARLIC CROUTES AND POTATO FRITES

Steps:

• Potato Frites:.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In bowl, toss potatoes with oil, thyme, salt and pepper.
• Arrange on foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake, turning once, for 40 minutes or until tender inside and crisp outside.
• While potatoes cook, start the Bistro Steak.
• Bistro Steak On Garlic Croutes:.
• Rub bread all over with cut side of garlic; brush with 2 teaspoons (10 mL) of the oil. Toast on baking sheet for 10 minutes or until golden.
• Meanwhile, trim off all but 1/8 inch (3 mm) fat from steak, if needed.
• Roll edges in peppercorns to coat.
• In skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; cook steaks for 4 to 6 minutes per side or until medium-rare inside and browned. Transfer to plate; cover and keep warm.
• Add wine and stock to skillet; bring to boil, scraping up any brown bits. Boil for about 1 minute or until reduced by half. Remove from heat.
• Stir in red pepper, shallot, butter and any juices accumulated on plate.
• Cut steaks in half; place on croûtes.
• Pour sauce over top.
• Serve with Potato Frites.

GARLIC BREAD CROûTES

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler.
• Slice the bread into 16 fat slices. Lay the slices out on a baking sheet.
• Combine the butter and garlic. Spread each slice of bread with the garlic butter and sprinkle with Parmesan.
• Place the baking sheet under the broiler until the slices are lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.