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Garlic Parmesan Croutons

Ciabatta cubes tossed in garlicky olive oil, baked until dry and golden, then rolled in Parmigiano while still hot so the cheese melts on and clings; they keep crisp for two weeks.

  • YieldMakes about 1 litre (4 cups)
  • Hands-on13 min
  • Total33 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 45 mlextra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clovegarlic, medium, grated
  • ½loaf ciabatta or sturdy Italian bread, cut into 1.5 cm cubes (about 4 cups)
  • to tastekosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 30 gParmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated

Contains

  • Gluten
  • Dairy
  • Wheat
  • Olive
  • Onion family (any)
  • Garlic
  • Black and white pepper
  • Yeast
  • Histamine (aged and fermented foods)
  • Tyramine

Taste

  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Richness / fat

Texture

  • Crunchy

Equipment

  • Oven

Season

  • Any season

Occasion

  • Weeknight
  • Meal prep

Effort

  • Under 20 min active
  • 30–60 min total
  • Difficulty 1
  • Make-ahead friendly
  • Kid-friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: low
  • Fat: low
  • Fiber: low
  • Sodium: low

Budget

  • Budget: low

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