What Are Croutons and How Can I Use Them?
Here's everything worth knowing about croutons and how to pick them, what they are, how to store them, and what to use instead, plus 107 recipes to cook tonight.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (40g)Where found
Croutons are usually found in the salad dressings section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Croutons are a member of the Baked Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do croutons weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 40 grams |
| 1 package, fast food | 10 grams |
| 4 cubes | 1 grams |
| ½ ounce | 14 grams |
Related
Baked Products
| In Chinese: | 蒜香 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | le croûton | |
| en español: | crutones |
Recipes using croutons
There are 107 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Very Creamy Corn-Potato Soup
Creamy corn-potato soup pureed thick with skim milk, dry milk powder, mustard, garlic, and a touch of honey. Low-fat vegetarian chowder that tastes richer than its calorie count suggests.
Basic Red Gazpacho
Basic red gazpacho is the classic Andalusian chilled tomato soup: ripe tomatoes, red bell pepper, cucumber, garlic, and stale bread blended with sherry vinegar and olive oil. No cooking required.
Avocado Gazpacho Soup
Cold avocado gazpacho soup with cucumber, cilantro, lime, and a splash of hot sauce. Mexican-style chilled summer soup, no cooking required.
Mater Chef Caesar salad
Caesar salad is delicious and can successfully be combined with such accompaniments as grilled chicken, steak, and shrimp. Here's the recipe I use.
Roasted Bell Pepper, Crouton & Mixed Green Salad
A light and tasty salad takes no time to prepare. All the flavors are just nicely balanced.
Barb's Best Gazpacho
Gazpacho done right: ripe tomatoes, cucumber, and peppers blended smooth, then topped with the same vegetables finely diced for crunch. A no-cook chilled soup with lime, Tabasco heat, and an optional vodka kick.
Herbed Tomato Soup
Herbed tomato soup microwaves a tomato sauce base with sauteed onion, basil, and thyme into a 15-minute single-serve soup. Low fat, low calorie, served with Parmesan croutons.
Mom's Jersey Fresh Tomato Soup
Mom's Jersey fresh tomato soup with ripe tomatoes, crispy bacon, and a hint of lemon zest. A summer classic from the Garden State that turns peak-season tomatoes into a silky bowl.
Chicken Caesar
A delicious, filling and well balanced chicken caesar salad satisfies everyone at the dinner table.
Celery & Celery Root Soup
I created this super comfort food soup after discovering celery root (celeriac) thanks to my European husband. I combine typical American green celery stalks and leaves with celeriac, which extra enhances the soup's flavor and makes it even creamier with just milk. No real cream needed. I top mine with croutons and extra celery leaves. Can easily be made vegetarian.
Favourite Caesar Salad
This quick and easy caesar salad is surprisingly refreshing and delicious. There is no reason to buy store-bought dressing, when you can make your own fresh dressing at home within a few minutes, and it tastes just delicious!
Leek Potato Soup with Nutmeg
Leek potato soup with nutmeg simmers tender leeks and starchy potatoes in chicken broth, then purees to a velvety silk. A whisper of nutmeg lifts the cream-free soup into something elegant. Bistro classic, weeknight effort.
Cherry Tomato & Lettuce Salad with Fresh Mozzarella & Croutons
A quick easy and refreshing salad is ready in ten minutes or so. Sweet and juicy cherry tomatoes, lettuce, fresh mozzarella, mushrooms and crunchy croutons are tossed with a light and tasty lemon-olive oil dressing.
Chicken of the Caesar Wraps
Tuna (chicken of the sea) Caesar wraps. A crunchy healthy version of a Caesar salad wrapped up in a flour tortilla.
Hot Gazpacho
Hot gazpacho built on tomato juice, beef bouillon, peppers, onion, and a hit of Tabasco, heated fast in the microwave and topped with chopped fresh vegetables and croutons.
Spaghetti Squash & Chicken Skillet Casserole
Easy and tasty! I make this casserole a few times every year when I have spaghetti squash in my kitchen. It's a well-balanced meal with just enough protein and loads of vegetables.
German Potato Soup
Creamy German potato soup with leeks, ham bone, and pureed potatoes finished with cream. Rich, comforting soup ready in 45 minutes with croutons.
Broccoli & Swiss Cheese Soup
Broccoli and Swiss cheese soup blends sautéed leeks, garlic, and a splash of half-and-half into a creamy puréed bowl with whole florets reserved on top.
Hubbard Squash Soup
Hubbard squash soup blends roasted squash puree with garlic, vegetable stock, heavy cream, and warm hints of cinnamon and mace. A creamy, vegetarian fall soup ready in an hour.
Cajun Oytser & Scallop Stew
Creamy Cajun stew loaded with shucked oysters and bay scallops in a spiced half-and-half broth with sherry, Worcestershire, and fresh herbs. Topped with croutons for a rich, warming bowl.
Un-Caesar Salad
A vegan Caesar salad dressing made from blended chickpeas, lemon juice, capers, and soy sauce. No eggs, no anchovies, no dairy. Toss it with crisp romaine and croutons for a plant-based classic.
Pasta with a Carrot Basil Sauce & Pine Nuts or Navy Beans
Angel hair pasta in a fresh carrot juice and basil sauce with pine nuts, lemon, and white beans. A creative, nearly fat-free vegetarian pasta with vibrant color.
Smoky Ham & Corn Salad
A quick, low-calorie salad with diced ham, fresh corn, tomato and crunchy croutons tossed in a creamy smoked paprika and sour cream dressing. Ready in 15 minutes, no cooking required.
