Homemade Ciabatta Croutons
There is nothing better than Homemade Ciabatta Croutons.
Equipment
- 2 rimmed baking sheet pans (1/4 size)
- 1 saute pan 12-inch
- 1 chef's knife
- 1 mini food processor Substitute Microplane
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Stove Top Method:
- 6 cups bread cubes 1 1/2-inch size cubes (1 loaf of Tuscan Ciabatta garlic loaf, or plain Ciabatta bread)
- 2 tbps butter Unsalted
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper Freshly-ground
- 2 tbsps Italian flat-leaf parsley Finely chopped
- 2 tbsps Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Freshly-ground
Ingredients for the Oven Bake Method:
- 6 cups bread cubes 1 1/2-inch size cubes (1 loaf of Tuscan Ciabatta garlic loaf, or plain Ciabatta bread)
- 2 tbsps butter Unsalted
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper Freshly-ground
- 2 tbsps Italian flat-leaf parsley Finely chopped
- 2 tbsps Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Freshly-ground
Instructions
- Instructions for the Stove Top Method:Melt the butter and olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the bread cubes in a single layer to the pan. Season with Kosher salt and fresh-ground black pepper. Toss all the bread cubes around so they absorb the butter and olive oil. Sauté for a couple of minutes without turning. Once golden brown on one side, toss them again until brown on all sides. This takes about 15 minutes. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.Instructions for the Oven Bake Method:Preheat oven to 400°F.Start by evenly dividing the bread cubes out onto two rimmed baking sheet pans. Add olive oil, Kosher salt, and fresh-ground black pepper, and toss to evenly coat. Spread the bread cubes evenly into a single layer. Bake for 15 minutes, turning them once halfway through the cooking process to make sure they brown evenly. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.While the croutons are nice and hot, add the fresh chopped herbs and/or grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Toss to combine.There you have it, my Homemade Ciabatta Croutons.
Notes
1) To see a few of my other recipes using my Homemade Ciabatta Croutons, click on any of the links on the homepage.
2) Linda Lou Hamel is not a nutritionist or dietitian, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and nutritional value are important to you, I recommend running the ingredients through the online nutritional calculator of your choice. Calories and values can vary depending on the brands you choose.
