I had a leftover baguette one day… I don’t know how it happened. My children are crazy about (non-sandwich bread). Like super crazy. Like when we go out to a restaurant and the server brings bread, they yell “BREAD!” and tear into it like starved animals. 🤦🏻♀️ So, anyhow… somehow I managed to have a leftover baguette and it just so happened that I had made this super delicious Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup. I needed something to go with it, a little texture to cute through the soup.
Here is the recipe for the soup if you’d like to check it out…
https://cupcakes-and-sarcasm.com/recipe/roasted-red-pepper-tomato-soup/
I sliced up that baguette and a star was born. Haha! Not really, but these croutons are super delicious. Confession: I eat these out of the bag even without soup. These would also be great to serve with pasta as well. They’re also the easiest thing ever and only take about ten minutes to pull off.
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil. Start by cutting your baguette into slices. Cut them into half inch slices on the bias.
In a small bowl, mix together the EVOO, garlic powder, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir together.
Brush the tops of the baguettes with the oil mixture.
Now grab a block of Parmesan cheese and shred, shred, shred.
Bake for 5-10 minutes until the cheese has melted and the baguette slices are crisp. Be sure not to overbake.
Serve these with soup, pasta or just snack on them by themselves!
| Prep Time | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time | 8 Minutes |
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- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Pour the EVOO into a small bowl and add the garlic powder, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir well.
- Lay sliced baguette pieces in a single layer on the baking sheets. Brush with the garlic oil. Then take your block of Parmesan cheese and shave it over the baguette slices (as little or as much as you’d like).
- Bake for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the croutons are crisp, but not over cooked.
Welcome to Cupcakes and Sarcasm! My name is Maggie and I am the creator of C & S. I am a wife and mom of two beautiful kiddos. I grew up in Columbus, Ohio and now live in Northeast Ohio with my family. I have been cooking and baking since I was a kid. I decided in 2017 that I wanted to share my passion (and recipes) with all of you! On this site, you’ll find easy and delicious recipes- both savory and sweet. I’ll also sprinkle in some stories of parenting and our adventures along the way.