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Chicken Caesar Crouton Cups

Chicken Caesar Crouton Cups are crispy bite-sized appetizers filled with creamy Caesar chicken salad, fresh romaine lettuce, and Parmesan cheese. These mini Caesar salad cups combine crunchy bread cups with savory chicken and garlicky dressing, making them a perfect party snack or elegant appetizer for gatherings, holidays, and potlucks. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, they deliver the classic Caesar salad flavor in a fun handheld form.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 appetizer cups (6 servings)
Course: Appetizer, Party Food, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Cups
  • 6 slices white sandwich bread
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
For the Chicken Caesar Filling
  • 1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie chicken works well
  • ⅓ cup Caesar dressing
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup finely chopped romaine lettuce
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnishes
  • Extra shaved Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped fresh parsley
  • Lemon zest
  • Crumbled bacon

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Spoon or small scoop
  • Pastry brush (optional)
  • Mini cookie scoop (optional)

Method
 

Prepare the Bread Cups
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Flatten each slice of bread using a rolling pin. Lightly brush both sides with melted butter or olive oil.
Shape the Cups
  1. Press the flattened bread slices into the wells of a muffin tin to form small cups. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
Make the Chicken Caesar Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and chopped romaine lettuce. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
Assemble the Cups
  1. Spoon the chicken Caesar mixture evenly into the baked bread cups. Avoid overfilling so the cups stay crisp.
Add Garnishes
  1. Top each cup with shaved Parmesan, chopped parsley, or lemon zest if desired.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately while the cups are crispy and fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor.
  • Bread cups can be baked 1 day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
  • For extra crunch, bake the bread cups slightly longer until golden brown.
  • Add lettuce just before serving to keep the filling fresh and crisp.
  • For a spicy variation, add red chili flakes or hot sauce to the filling.

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