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Salads+ : Croutons
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 Message 1 of 75 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·  (Original Message)Sent: 1/25/2008 7:57 PM
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 Message 61 of 75 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 8/22/2008 2:56 AM
From: <NOBR>MSN NicknameKitabel</NOBR> Sent: 8/21/2008 5:17 AM
Sesame croutons

6 slices Firm bread
2 TBSP Butter
2 TBSP Olive oil
1 TBSP Asian sesame oil
1 TBSP Sesame seeds

Cut crusts from bread. Dice into 1/2-inch cubes. In a large frying pan over medium heat, heat butter, olive oil, and sesame oil. Add bread cubes and sesame seed, stirring until well coated with butter mixture. Transfer bread cubes to a rimmed baking sheet and spread in a single layer. Bake in a 300º F oven until lightly browned and crisp (25 to 30 minutes). Cool completely and serve. You can also store in an airtight container or freeze until needed.

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 Message 62 of 75 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 8/22/2008 2:56 AM
From: <NOBR>MSN NicknameKitabel</NOBR> Sent: 8/21/2008 5:17 AM
Onion Croutons

6 slices French bread, crusts trimmed
2 TBSP bacon drippings
2 TBSP olive oil
1/4 tsp onion powder
1 tsp poppy seed
1/2 tsp sesame seed, toasted
1 TBSP very finely minced onion

Cube bread; set aside. Heat remaining ingredients together in a 12" skillet over medium heat; stir in bread cubes until well coated. Remove from heat; spread mixture in a single layer on a rimmed ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 300 until golden and crisp, about 25-30 minutes. Cool completely and serve. You can also store in an airtight container or freeze until needed.

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 Message 63 of 75 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 8/22/2008 2:57 AM
From: <NOBR>MSN NicknameKitabel</NOBR> Sent: 8/21/2008 5:17 AM
Sun Dried Tomato Croutons

6 slices French bread, crusts trimmed
2 TBSP butter
2 TBSP olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper
3 TBSP sun dried tomato well minced in processor

Cube bread; set aside. Heat remaining ingredients together in a 12" skillet over medium heat; stir in bread cubes until well coated. Remove from heat; spread mixture in a single layer on a rimmed ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 300 until golden and crisp, about 25-30 minutes. Cool completely and serve. You can also store in an airtight container or freeze until needed.

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 Message 64 of 75 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 8/22/2008 2:57 AM
From: <NOBR>MSN NicknameJolene·</NOBR>  (Original Message) Sent: 8/21/2008 6:46 AM
Cornbread Croutons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (4-oz.) container crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup canned whole kernel corn, drained

1. Combine the first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl.

2. Whisk together egg, milk, and oil. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture just until smooth; fold in blue cheese and corn. (Batter will be thick.) Spread mixture in an even layer (about 1 inch thick) in a greased 8-inch square pan.

3. Bake at 400° for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove cornbread from pan; place on rack to cool completely.

4. Cut cornbread into 1-inch cubes; place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8 minutes, turning once after 4 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool.

Makes about 6 cups


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 Message 65 of 75 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 8/22/2008 2:58 AM
From: <NOBR>MSN NicknameJolene·</NOBR> Sent: 8/21/2008 6:48 AM
Garlic Croutons

1/4 cup butter
2 large garlic cloves, pressed
3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 large dinner yeast rolls, cubed (about 3 1/4 cups cubes)

Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper; sauté 30 seconds. Remove from heat; stir in bread cubes until evenly coated.

Spread bread cubes in an even layer on a lightly greased aluminum foil-lined jelly-roll pan.

Bake at 300° for 20 to 25 minutes or until browned and crisp, stirring occasionally. Spread in a single layer on wax paper to cool completely. Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.

Makes about 3 cups


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 Message 66 of 75 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 8/22/2008 2:58 AM
From: <NOBR>MSN NicknameJolene·</NOBR> Sent: 8/21/2008 6:52 AM
Sweet Croutons

4 cups French bread cubes
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Toss together bread cubes and melted butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; add to bread cubes, tossing to coat. Spread in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet.

Bake at 375°, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 3 cups


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 Message 67 of 75 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 8/22/2008 2:59 AM
From: <NOBR>MSN NicknameJolene·</NOBR> Sent: 8/21/2008 6:54 AM
Goat Cheese And Chive Croutons

1 (8-ounce) French baguette
3 tablespoons MAZOLA Canola Oil
1 (3-ounce) log goat cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Cut baguette diagonally into 8 slices; brush bread slices with oil.

Stir together goat cheese, chopped chives, and mayonnaise. Spread mixture evenly on bread slices.

Bake at 400° for 8 to 10 minutes.

8 croutons


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 Message 68 of 75 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 8/22/2008 2:59 AM
From: <NOBR>MSN NicknameJolene·</NOBR> Sent: 8/21/2008 6:56 AM
Seasoned Sourdough Croutons

2 & 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp crushed or powdered garlic
4 slices sourdough bread, cubed
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
1/8 tsp finely ground salt
1/4 tsp finely ground pepper

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, rosemary, saltd and pepper, and continue to heat for about 1-2 minutes. Toss in cubed bread and stir to cover in oil and spices for about 1-2 minutes more. Move to parchment paper covered baking sheet and bake in a 325 degree oven for about 15 minutes until golden, stirring every 5 minutes. Remove and serve immediately over salad or let cool and store until ready to use with salad.

Makes 8 1/4 cup servings.

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 Message 69 of 75 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 8/22/2008 3:00 AM
From: <NOBR>MSN NicknameJolene·</NOBR> Sent: 8/21/2008 7:01 AM
Crispy Croutons

Thinly slice 1 French bread baguette. Brush cut sides with olive oil; place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden.
 
Goes great with tomato soup.

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 Message 70 of 75 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 8/22/2008 3:01 AM
From: <NOBR>MSN NicknameJolene·</NOBR> Sent: 8/21/2008 7:02 AM
Pita Croutons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed garlic
Dash of salt
1 (8-inch) pita bread round, split into 2 circles


Combine olive oil and next 3 ingredients, and brush olive oil mixture over the inside of each pita bread circle.

Cut each pita bread circle into bite-size pieces, and place on a baking sheet.

Bake at 400° for 5 to 7 minutes or until croutons are golden brown.

Makes 1 & 1/3 cups


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 Message 71 of 75 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 8/22/2008 3:01 AM
From: <NOBR>MSN NicknameJolene·</NOBR> Sent: 8/21/2008 7:03 AM
Spiced Croutons

1/2 (8-ounce) French bread loaf, cubed
Vegetable cooking spray
1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice

Coat bread cubes evenly with cooking spray. Place in a zip-top plastic bag; add spice. Seal bag, and shake to coat. Arrange bread cubes on a baking sheet.

Bake at 375° for 10 to 15 minutes or until browned. Cool.

Makes 4 cups


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 Message 72 of 75 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 8/22/2008 3:02 AM
From: <NOBR>MSN NicknameJolene·</NOBR> Sent: 8/21/2008 7:11 AM
Rye Caraway Croutons

3 cups cubed rye bread
Butter flavored cooking spray
2 tsp Caraway seeds
Preheat oven to 375*
Spray bread cubes with cooking spray and sprinkle with the caraway seeds. Arrange in a single layer on a cookie sheet and bake until browned about 10 minutes, stirring/flipping at least once.

Makes 12 servings (1/4 cup each)

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 Message 73 of 75 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 9/6/2008 1:21 AM
From: chadsangel  (Original Message) Sent: 9/3/2008 11:28 PM

Rye Croutons

Brush both sides of 5 slices of rye bread with 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened. Cut bread into ½ inch cubes. Spread out in a large shallow baking dish. Bake in a 300 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until cubes are dry and crisp; stir at least once. Cool. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator. Makes 2 cups croutons.


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 Message 74 of 75 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 9/6/2008 1:21 AM
From: chadsangel Sent: 9/3/2008 11:29 PM

Caesar Croutons

Brush both sides of three ½ inch thick slices of firm texture white or French bread with some Garlic Olive Oil (recipe below). Cut bread into ½ inch cubes. Spread out in a large shallow baking dish. Bake in a 300 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until cubes are dry and crisp. Sprinkle with some grated Parmesan cheese. Cool. Store croutons in a covered jar in the refrigerator.


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 Message 75 of 75 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 9/6/2008 1:22 AM
From: chadsangel Sent: 9/3/2008 11:30 PM

Croutons

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cur crusts from bread slices. Spread both sides generously with butter, softened; cut into ½ inch cubes. Bake in an ungreased pan, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes.


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