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Raise your hand if you like crunchy, buttery croutons in a salad… my hand is raised high. Actually, I am guilty of snacking on them straight out of the jar. I’ll bet you are too.
Yes, I am aware that there are boxes and bags of croutons for sale at the market, but do I really need to stand on my soapbox and give you the “homemade is so much better” speech? Nah– didn’t think so.
This is a good, basic recipe for croutons. Ah, but croutons can come in so many varieties when you are making them in your own kitchen! I like to use white bread with butter or sliced country bread with oil…sometimes I throw in dried herbs or spices and sometimes I infuse the butter or oil with sliced garlic. They are all tasty combinations.
They are an excellent addition to a green salad, but they are also great in soups, stews, or anything that calls for a good carbo crunch.
Homemade Croutons
Ingredients
- 4 ounces bread, sliced into ¾-inch thick slices, then cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, olive oil, or peanut oil
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- Place the bread cubes in a medium bowl and drizzle with the butter or oil, tossing gently to coat the bread cubes. Arrange the bread cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and season with kosher salt. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown on all sides; stirring halfway through baking. Transfer to a plate to cool. Store in an airtight container for up to one week. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
They're perfect! I have to confess I've only made the torn variety. I
Ove croutons in a good salad. Definitely a treat!
Gotta love homemade croutons! They make salads so much better 🙂
I love them with my salads and mushroom soup. The crunch gives a charming break to my salads and soup. I did not know I can keep them for about a week. Perhaps because I get to snack on them after a day or two…=) This is definitely a must try…
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