You could easily get some store-bought gluten-free croutons but you would miss out on these. What makes these croutons so amazing are the baguettes I use. I don’t plug many products on my blog but Against the Grain Gourmet baguettes are unique and make for the best croutons you will ever eat. They are made with mozzarella cheese which gives them a flavor, airiness and texture that can’t be beat. I am dairy-free for the most part, but I make an exception for this baguette.
Three ingredients are all you need to make these gluten-free croutons – a baguette, olive oil and salt. Cut the baguette into cubes, toss with some olive oil and sprinkle on some salt. Bake at 400ยบF for 5-7 minutes and you have croutons that are worthy of eating like a snack. But if you can resist eating them before other foods are involved – put them on a salad, on a creamy soup, in onion soup. Here are some of my recipes that would love to have these croutons:
Flavor variations
I love these croutons with just oil and salt but here are some great ways to put a spin on them.
- Add 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs, like basil, rosemary or thyme to the oil before tossing.
- Add 1/4 tsp granulated garlic and/or 1/4 tsp onion powder to the oil before tossing
- Use flavor-infused olive oil
- After tossing with the oil, ad 1/2 c finely grated parmesan cheese
Gluten-Free Croutons
These gluten-free croutons need just 3 ingredients and are so good you'll want to eat them for a snack.
Ingredients
- 1 - 8 oz gluten-free baguette (Against the Grain Gourmet Baguette is HIGHLY recommended)
- 4 tsps olive oil
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 400°F
- Cut the baguette in half lengthwise. Then cut each half lengthwise in four long pieces. Then cut into cubes.
- Place the cubes onto a baking sheet (line with parchment if you have it). Drizzle on the olive oil and toss the cubes with your hands until they are somewhat evenly coated.
- Sprinkle with the salt and toss.
- Bake in the oven for 3 minutes then move the cubes around the pan a little bit and bake 3-4 minutes more or until they are golden brown.
Notes
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