Copycat Outback Steakhouse Croutons
Fantastically-flavored croutons!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Texas toast
- 2 sticks unsalted butter one-half pound
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning more or less, to taste
- 1/4 cup garlic minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Cut the bread into bite-sized pieces. I cut mine into 1" cubes. Transfer to two large baking sheets and bake for 8 or so minutes or until golden brown but NOT crunchy. You're more after color than doneness at this point. Remove and let cool.
- Place butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds or more until the butter is just soft but NOT melted. You want it to be the consistency of mayonnaise.
- Add the garlic and seasoning to the butter and mix well.
- Transfer half of the butter mixture to a large bowl and add half of the bread cubes. Stir gently with a spatula or large spoon to coat well. Transfer the coated cubes back to a baking sheet. Repeat with the other half of the butter mixture and bread cubes.
- Bake cubes another 10-20 minutes or until the croutons have the desired doneness, stirring every few minutes. For me this was about 10 minutes. I like my croutons to be crunchy on the outside and a little soft on the inside.
- Remove from the oven and cool before serving.
Notes
You can substitute thick white bread or French bread for the Texas toast.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 4mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 1082IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.3mg
Nutritional values are approximate.
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