Caesar Salad Croutons

Caesar Salad Croutons

A fine Caesar salad is only as good as it’s croutons.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Yield:
12 servings
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • ½ bulb garlic, peeled
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¾ (1 pound) loaf sourdough bread, cubed
  • 1 cup ghee

Directions

Step 1
Combine garlic and oil in a small saucepan. Simmer until cloves are a light gold color, about 15 minutes. Pour oil through a fine sieve, squeeze all juice from cloves, and then discard the solids. Set garlic oil aside.

Step 2
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking sheet.

Step 3
Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake, turning bread cubes periodically, until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

Step 4
In a large, non-stick skillet, melt 1/3 cup ghee with 1/3 cup garlic oil over medium heat. Cook toasted bread cubes in batches until light to medium golden brown, turning frequently. Add more ghee and garlic oil as needed. Turn out into basket lined with paper towels, and drain for about 20 minutes.

Note

For other uses – garden salad, soup, etcetera – you can add dried herbs of your choice, but if you do, don't use them with a Caesar salad! Too many flavour contrasts.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

402
Calories
36g
Fat
17g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 402
% Daily Value *
Total Fat36g 46%
Saturated Fat13g 67%
Cholesterol44mg 15%
Sodium183mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate17g 6%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars1g
Protein4g
Vitamin C1mg 4%
Calcium17mg 1%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium46mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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