Classic Caesar Salad(cook's Country)

Total Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• french baguette, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
• 2 anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry (optional)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 3 romaine lettuce hearts, torn into bite-sized pieces (about 12 cups)

Recipe

• 1 1. adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. whisk oil and garlic in large bowl; reserve 1/4 cup. toss bread with remaining oil mixture and season with salt and pepper. bake bread on rimmed baking sheet until golden, about 20 minutes. cool completely.
• 2 2. process mayonnaise, grated parmesan, anchovy (if using), lemon juice, vinegar, worcestershire, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in blender until smooth. with machine running, pour in reserved oil and process until thoroughly incorporated.
• 3 3. toss romaine, shredded parmesan, and dressing in large bowl. add croutons and toss to combine. season with salt and pepper. serve.