Sanitize all work areas, cutting boards, equipment and sinks used in the preparation of this recipe.
BAKED:
Brush sheet tray with half the garlic oil.
Cut each Swiss Oval slice in half down the middle, from top to bottom.
Arrange halves onto unlined sheet trays.
Using a squeeze bottle, evenly distribute the garlic oil over the croutons.
Season with S&P.
Bake in a preheated 350°F oven until golden brown, approximately 5-10 minutes.
Carefully rotate the trays halfway through, if needed, to ensure even cooking.
Remove from the oven. Cool completely.
Transfer to clean airtight food storage containers. Cover, label, date and store for service.
Sanitize all work areas, cutting boards, equipment and sinks used in the preparation of this recipe.
Season with S&P.
GRILLED:
Using a squeeze bottle, evenly distribute the garlic oil over the whole Swiss Oval slices.
Place seasoned croutons onto a hot grill.
Sear each crouton until you achieve even & visible grill marks.
Flip croutons and quickly repeat, being careful to just toast the croutons, but not burn.
Remove from the grill and cut each slice in half.
Cool completely.
Transfer to clean airtight food storage containers. Cover, label, date and store for service.
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