Cheesy Parmesan Dippers

Cheesy Parmesan Dippers

from thetipsyhousewife.org
6 servings

These Cheesy Parmesan Dippers are a classic recipe from back in the say when people had card game night. This recipe is so easy to make. All it takes is a little bit of stirring and all of this pops in the oven and bakes up cheesy and crispy and delicious. I serve these with marinara and alfredo sauce for dipping and it is always delicious.

Ingredients

  • 8 to 10 thick slices of a dense bread (I use a French bread with a chewy crust not a flaky crust)
  • 1 cup of whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tablespoon of garlic salt
  • Couple of shakes of black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder
  • About 2 cups of powdered parmesan (you do not need to use the parmesan in the shaker can that some of you falsely believe is sawdust, fresh parmesan can also be grated into a fine crumb, I personally use the Kraft but feel free to use what you want) You will need a powder texture cheese
  • Non Stick Spray
  • Unknown ingredient

Directions

  1. 1

    Cut your bread into small, bite sized cubes. You want about a one inch cube. I like to use a chewy dense bread like a french with a chewy crust. You can also use a brioche bread. Any bread will work, I just think these two options are best.

  2. 2

    Add the cubed bread to a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Prepare a baking sheet with a piece of foil and spray it well with non stick spray. Heat your oven to 400 degrees. If your oven runs super hot you must keep a close eye on these or lower your oven temp to 375.

  4. 4

    In a bowl add the milk or cream, egg, and all the seasonings. You can adjust the seasoning to your preference. These are just my suggestions for seasoning.

  5. 5

    In another bowl, add the parmesan cheese.

  6. 6

    Pour the milk and egg mix over the cubes and toss well to coat. You do not want these soaked and dripping. So depending on the bread you use, you may want to add this wet mix slowly to make sure you aren't soaking them to death. The bread should absorb the batter but not be falling apart. Until you get used to this recipe, add it a little at a time. For the bread I use this is the perfect amount.

  7. 7

    After the bread cubes soak for minute, add them a few at a time to the parmesan cheese and toss them well to coat them all over in the cheese. You may need to press them down lightly into the cheese. Then add them to the prepped baking sheet.

  8. 8

    When you have them all prepped, put them in the oven. Check them after anout 7 to 10 minutes and make sure they are toasting up. You may have to adjust your heat the FIRST time you make this depending on how your oven temps.

  9. 9

    I flip them once while cooking so they are crispy on both sides.

  10. 10

    Serve hot with marinara and or alfredo sauce for dipping.