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Garlic Crouton Sticks and Roasted Garlic Hummus Toppings

April 18, 2016 *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Garlic Crouton Sticks are semi soft on the inside while crispy and crunchy on the outside, just as a crouton stick should be! These Crouton Sticks are great for dipping!

Garlic Crouton Sticks and Roasted Garlic Hummus Toppings

Do you remember me telling you how strange Thomas’ eating habits were when we got married? Ok, well I suppose that they weren’t super weirdo strange but his diet mainly consisted of steak, potatoes and whatever burger he could grab from a drive through, to-go window. Which this was totally ok when we were dating, mainly because we were super young and well, when you’re boyfriend (and then fiance) is only home on the weekends because he’s on a military base the rest of the week, you don’t tend to really concern yourself with what he’s eating.

It wasn’t until we got married that I realized that we couldn’t live on take out for the rest of our lives. We were literally going to have to cook our food, our parents were not going to be fixing anymore of our daily meals and going out to eat (that we did A LOT of when we were dating) was going to have us in the poor house before our 1st anniversary.

Garlic Crouton Sticks and Roasted Garlic Hummus Toppings

So the day when I started to teach myself how to cook is the day I was determined to get Thomas to start eatting a variety of foods. It became my own little mission to find foods and meals that were out of his comfort zone (and mine) but so dang tasty that he wouldn’t complain after the first bite. We’ve been married for over 9 years at this point and I have been ridiculously successful.  I don’t say that to brag……wait….yes I do. haha This is a HUGE, amazing accomplishment when it comes to Thomas and I’m totally patting myself on the back.

I have to say, even though I’ve been introducing Thomas to all kinds of new foods over the past 9 years it wasn’t until the last year or so that we both started to eat and enjoy hummus. Like so many of the foods we now stock our pantry and fridge with, hummus was something that I quickly well in love with at a conference one year and I haven’t looked back. It started with a simple, normal everyday hummus and now our stockpile of Sabra Hummus in the fridge contains favorites like, “Roasted Garlic Hummus” and “Lemon Twist Hummus”.

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Now Sabra hummus is one of our go to snacks and I’ve learned that so many of our friends and family are Sabra lovers as well!

I ask Thomas all the time if 19 year old Thomas would approve of 31 year old Thomas, haha he just laughs and says, “Probably not.” I just have to say that our 19 year old selves were totally missing out.

Garlic Crouton Sticks and Roasted Garlic Hummus Toppings

Dear Sabra Hummus, I wish I had met you earlier so that I could love you longer! haha – yes, I did just work a love quote in for Sabra and it’s totally true.

So after 9 years of all of this food talk and cooking does Thomas still reach for take out and steaks with potatoes, heck yeah he does. He’s human, y’all. He’s still working long days and grabbing breakfast and lunch when he can, sometimes it’s leftovers and sometimes it’s to-go drive thru, but when dinnertime rolls around that’s our time. We snack, we cook, we come together after a super long day and we connect again.

Our little island/bar area in the kitchen is where I line up with we’re cooking with and what we’re snacking on. Snacks, before dinner? It’s totally a thing y’all….haven’t you heard of appetizers?

Well, Today Sabra is launching their new #UnofficialMeal campaign, it’s all about another little opportunity to snack, enjoy each other’s company, reconnect and just be together while you’re snacking away.

Garlic Crouton Sticks and Roasted Garlic Hummus Toppings

So this is what I’m offering you today on the blog, an easy little recipe for Garlic Crouton Sticks, which are perfect for setting out with a few tubs of Sabra Hummus for your #UnofficialMeal!

I prefer the Roasted Garlic but Thomas has been devouring the Lemon Twist lately. These little sticks can be stored in a air tight container or in a huge ziplock sealed bag on the counter for easy snacking.

Garlic Crouton Sticks and Roasted Garlic Hummus Toppings

They’re semi soft on the inside while crispy and crunchy on the outside, just as a crouton stick should be. These little Crouton Sticks are great for dipping!

Garlic Crouton Sticks and Roasted Garlic Hummus Toppings

Want to add some great toppings to your hummus?

Garlic Crouton Sticks and Roasted Garlic Hummus Toppings

The Roasted Garlic hummus is what I’m working with today and it’s so good y’all but I still added even more roasted garlic flavor but roasting my own garlic at home and adding it to my hummus with a few little swirls of olive oil.

Roasted Garlic

Making roasted garlic is really easy and if you don’t know how to make roasted garlic, I’ve got a little post on the blog that can show you exactly how to Roast Garlic! 

Garlic overkill? Too much Garlic? NO, that’s not even a thing in my book. My loved ones have never judged me for too much garlic, mainly because they’re right in there beside me scooping it up faster than I am!

Garlic Crouton Sticks

Garlic Crouton Sticks and Roasted Garlic Hummus Toppings

Created by Angie on April 18, 2016

Garlic Crouton Sticks and Roasted Garlic Hummus Toppings Garlic Crouton Sticks are semi soft on the inside while crispy and crunchy on the outside, just as a crouton stick should be; They're great for dipping!

  • Prep Time: 10m
  • Cook Time: 12m
  • Total Time: 22m
  • Yield: 50 crouton sticks

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Italian bread, store bought or homemade
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Roasted Garlic for topping hummus *** optional

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven to 375F.
  • Slice a loaf of Italian bread in half lengthwise, like you were going to make a huge sandwich.
  • Cut each big top piece in half again.
  • Using a sharp knife, carefully, cut the two half loafs of bread into sticks. Make them as short or as long as you\'d like. I normally keep mine to about 3 inches and I can normally get about 50 crouton sticks from 1 loaf of bread.
  • Lay the pieces out onto a baking sheet, or two if you have room for two baking sheets in your oven.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder and pepper. Whisk to combine.
  • Brush each piece of bread with the olive oil and garlic mixture.
  • Bake at 375F for 12 minutes. Let cool.
  • Serve with your favorite Sabra Hummus. -- Tip - top hummus with roasted garlic and olive oil for a special touch!
Source: Roasted Garlic for topping hummus *** optional - get that recipe here
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Garlic Crouton Sticks

Disclosure: This year I am so excited to be a Sabra Tastemaker and I am so thankful that I’m able to work with Sabra this year to bring you great recipes and share our love of hummus with you! Thank you for supporting me and the brands that help brings BigBearsWife.com to you! As you know, as always, 100% of these thoughts are all mine….always have been, always will be. xoxo

 

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  1. Carrie @ poet in the pantry says

    April 18, 2016 at 10:40 am

    I need these garlic crouton sticks in my life!!!! And yes, there is no such thing as too much garlic!

    Reply
    • Angie | Big Bears Wife says

      April 19, 2016 at 4:27 pm

      I totally agree! Never too much garlic! haha

      Reply
  2. Dionne Baldwin says

    April 18, 2016 at 4:12 pm

    The more garlic the better! I could eat this hummus with a spoon. Love the idea of garlic crouton sticks!

    Reply
    • Angie | Big Bears Wife says

      April 19, 2016 at 4:27 pm

      haha I think that my husband is the same way! He doesn’t even really need anything to go with Hummus! haha I however need some kind of chip or breadstick or pretzel!

      Reply
  3. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

    April 19, 2016 at 10:39 am

    I would make that, full on, an OFFICIAL dinner!

    Reply
    • Angie | Big Bears Wife says

      April 19, 2016 at 4:28 pm

      I may or may not have done that in the past…. haha I’ll never tell! 😉

      Reply
  4. Heather Kinnaird says

    April 19, 2016 at 10:45 am

    crouton sticks…I may not be able to get my kids to eat anything but the sticks. what a fabulous dipping idea

    Reply
  5. Citra Kale @Citra's Home Diary says

    April 19, 2016 at 11:09 am

    What a scrumptious garlic crouton you have here Angie!! I can finish one big bowl nice soup with it! but with that garlic hummus… well, I should try it! 🙂

    Reply
    • Angie | Big Bears Wife says

      April 19, 2016 at 4:30 pm

      ooo I bet these would be perfect with a great big bowl of soup!

      Reply
  6. Kirsten / Comfortably Domestic says

    April 19, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    Fact: hummus can never have enough garlic. Just look at all the roasted garlic! The crouton sticks are the perfect dippers.

    Reply
    • Angie | Big Bears Wife says

      April 19, 2016 at 4:31 pm

      haha I agree with you! Hummus is perfect with ALL the garlic!

      Reply
  7. Jennifer A Stewart says

    April 19, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    What fun tapas! Hummus is a staple at parties and you can dress it up with creative toppings. So glad you dipped some garlic bread in yours instead of boring carrots and veggies!!

    Reply
  8. Lauren Kelly Nutrition says

    April 19, 2016 at 4:13 pm

    The roasted garlic hummus is my favorite! And I love those crouton sticks!

    Reply
  9. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

    April 19, 2016 at 4:27 pm

    I love their hummus!! This is so creative. And now I’m craving hummus!

    Reply
  10. Roxana says

    April 19, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    I do love the idea of the Unofficial Meal, but these garlic crouton sticks have me thinking it would just end up being dinner! They look so good!

    Reply
  11. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    April 20, 2016 at 12:15 am

    It’s like the ultimate snack! LOVE it!

    Reply
  12. Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says

    April 20, 2016 at 8:43 am

    Wow, those garlic crouton sticks look incredible! Love Sabra hummus, and love how Thomas has come to enjoy it with you!

    Reply
  13. Jessica Formicola says

    April 20, 2016 at 9:37 am

    Angie, I’m getting in the car. I’m on my way down. I just want to sit down and nosh on a few garlic crouton sticks and chit chat 🙂

    Reply
  14. Joanie @ ZagLeft says

    April 20, 2016 at 11:10 am

    I love using breadsticks for dipping in hummus – what a smart idea! The next time I serve hummus (which will be soon since I love it!), I will be making these dipping sticks.

    Reply
  15. Katerina @ Diethood says

    April 20, 2016 at 12:14 pm

    OH my GOSH, those sticks! Such a brilliant idea! I would make a dinner out of this. So delicious!

    Reply
  16. [email protected] says

    April 20, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    Garlic on garlic is a beautiful thing. And garlic sticks on good bread is so good!

    Reply
  17. Melanie | Melanie Makes says

    April 20, 2016 at 8:17 pm

    That Roasted Garlic hummus is my absolute favorite! But garlic crouton sticks?!? I die!

    Reply
  18. Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life says

    April 20, 2016 at 8:40 pm

    What a fun idea! Those garlic crouton sticks are awesome, and hummus is one of our favorite snacks around here!

    Reply
  19. Katalina @ Peas & Peonies says

    April 20, 2016 at 9:38 pm

    What a greta and flavorful recipe, now I just need to make my own so I can munch on them!

    Reply
  20. Allison - Celebrating Sweets says

    April 20, 2016 at 11:22 pm

    Seriously drooling over here! Give me all the garlic!

    Reply
  21. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    April 21, 2016 at 1:28 am

    That roasted garlic looks so good!

    Reply
  22. Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says

    April 22, 2016 at 10:44 am

    Oh man that hummus and crouton sticks sound amazing and would be the perfect snack for my afternoon cravings. Looks so good. Ps love your nails. 😉

    Reply
  23. Annie @ Annie's Noms says

    April 24, 2016 at 6:00 am

    I feel like I’m stalking these crouton sticks on social media haha! But every time I see them, I want them even more. I seriously need these in my life!

    Reply
  24. Nicole Taggart says

    April 24, 2016 at 4:15 pm

    I’d love to dip the garlicky bread in there! yum!

    Reply

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