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Croûtons recipes

Small cubes of bread that have been fried, then drained and cooled: as they cool, they develop a crisp texture. Croûtons are used as a garnish for soups and salads such as Caesar salad. They can also be used in stuffing in place of breadcrumbs.

Chicken Caesar pasta salad
by Rachel Phipps

The ever-popular chicken caesar salad is made more substantial by adding pasta, but it still has the crunchy croûtons and creamy, tangy dressing we all love.

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Preparation

Add croûtons to dishes just before serving to prevent them from going soggy.

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