1/2 pound baguette , cut into 1 - inch cubes
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra - virgin olive oil
Salt
1 large egg yolk
4 oil - packed anchovy fillets , drained
2 garlic cloves , chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 pounds of romaine lettuce , torn into bite - size pieces
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano - Reggiano cheese ( about 1 1/2 ounces )
Preheat the oven to 375 ° . On a large rimmed baking sheet , toss the bread cubes with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil ; spread in an even layer and season lightly with salt . Bake the baguette cubes for about 15 minutes , until golden brown and crisp .
Meanwhile , in a blender , combine the egg yolk , anchovy fillets , garlic , vinegar , lemon juice and cayenne and puree . With the machine on , slowly add the remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil and blend until incorporated . Season with salt .
In a large bowl , toss the romaine with the croutons , dressing and cheese , and serve .
Make Ahead The caesar dressing can be refrigerated overnight .
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra - virgin olive oil
Salt
1 large egg yolk
4 oil - packed anchovy fillets , drained
2 garlic cloves , chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 pounds of romaine lettuce , torn into bite - size pieces
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano - Reggiano cheese ( about 1 1/2 ounces )
Preheat the oven to 375 ° . On a large rimmed baking sheet , toss the bread cubes with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil ; spread in an even layer and season lightly with salt . Bake the baguette cubes for about 15 minutes , until golden brown and crisp .
Meanwhile , in a blender , combine the egg yolk , anchovy fillets , garlic , vinegar , lemon juice and cayenne and puree . With the machine on , slowly add the remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil and blend until incorporated . Season with salt .
In a large bowl , toss the romaine with the croutons , dressing and cheese , and serve .
Make Ahead The caesar dressing can be refrigerated overnight .