Quick Chili Croutons Food

QUICK CHILI CROUTONS

Steps:

• Place croutons in a large heavy-duty, zip-top plastic bag. Coat croutons with cooking spray. Combine paprika, chili powder, and cumin in a small bowl; sprinkle over croutons in bag. Shake bag to coat.

QUICK CHILI

Steps:

• Add the oil to a Dutch oven and set over medium heat. When hot, add the beef and cook, stirring to break up the meat, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and stir, then add the tomato sauce, chili powder, ancho chile powder and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for a minute, then add the kidney and pinto beans and the chili sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and simmer for 30 minutes.

QUICK CHILI

Steps:

• In a saucepan, brown ground beef until no longer pink; drain. Add soup, beans and chili powder. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add water if a thinner soup is desired.

CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Remove crusts from stale bread slices. Brush bread on both sides with melted butter. Cut bread slices up into small cubes. Sprinkle with garlic salt (if desired). Arrange cubes on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until browned. Let cool. Store croutons in a covered container or plastic bag. Serve in soups or salads.

SOUTHWEST CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Toss lettuce, corn, bell pepper, and cilantro in a large bowl.
• Mix dressing with cayenne.
• Add dressing to salad and toss.
• Top with parmesan and croutons.

VERY YUMMY CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Drizzle melted butter over bread cubes in a large bowl; toss until butter is completely soaked into bread. Spread bread cubes onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle garlic salt evenly over the cubes.
• Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

CORNBREAD CROUTONS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Grease or spray cookie sheet. In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except chili, stirring until just combined. Pour onto cookie sheet, spreading into thin layer.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until bottom is golden brown. Cool about 2 minutes, and cut into 1-inch squares in pan. Using spatula, separate squares.
• Bake about 5 minutes longer or until croutons are crusty and golden brown. Serve with chili.

YUMMY GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Cut bread into small cubes and place onto a shallow baking pan or cookie sheet.
• Drizzle oil over the bread to lightly cover and sprinkle with garlic powder and basil.
• Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 to 10 minutes or until lightly brown and toasted.

CHILI BREAD

Steps:

• Cut bread in half lengthwise.
• Place cut sides up on a foil-covered baking sheet.
• In a bowl, mix together the beans, chili, spaghetti sauce, garlic, salt and pepper; spread mixture evenly over the bread.
• Top with tomatoes and green onions.
• Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Slice and serve.

BEST CROUTONS EVER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Melt butter in a pot over medium heat.
• Cut each bread slice into 16 cubes; add bread cubes and garlic powder to melted butter. Stir to coat. Transfer coated bread cubes to the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes.

QUICK GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat it to 350°F/180°C/gas 4.
• Toast the baguette slices very lightly in a traditional toaster or toaster oven. Allow to cool. Mix the oil, garlic, and salt together in a small bowl. With a pastry brush, brush both sides of the toast with this mixture, and then cut the slices into 1/2-in/12-mm cubes. Transfer the cubes to a rimmed baking sheet and bake until they are golden brown and crispy, 10 to 15 minutes, turning once. Allow to cool completely before using. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.