Mustard Croutons Recipe

Elevate your salads, soups, gratins, and panzanella with these incredible mustard croutons! Inspired by renowned chef Yotam Ottolenghi and featured in The Guardian, this recipe delivers crispy, flavorful croutons in just 30 minutes. The perfect blend of tangy mustard and fragrant herbs makes these a must-have for any recipe.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 847.7 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mustard Croutons

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How to Make Mustard Croutons

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
  2. Melt 50g of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Once the butter foams, whisk in 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Remove from heat and let cool slightly for 2 minutes.
  4. Add 200g cubed ciabatta bread to the saucepan and toss gently to coat evenly with the butter mixture.
  5. Spread the crouton mixture in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before storing.
  8. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

292g

Carbs

1g