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So Easy – Crispy Homemade Croutons

March 5, 2019 by Becky Spoon

Homemade Croutons

Stale bread that is buttered, seasoned and baked till crispy makes these inexpensive homemade croutons something everyone will surely enjoy. It is great to make your own croutons for your salads, etc. When you make your own you know the ingredients and you are proud of your accomplishment. You can also add your own flavorings. Not to mention that your home smells amazing while these cook which are loaded with garlic!

Homemade Croutons
Homemade Croutons

Homemade croutons are so easy and make such a difference. These croutons aren’t hard like you sometimes get with a packaged supermarket crouton, but they are soft and crispy at the same time. These are the perfect accompaniment for my Caesar Salad: https://the2spoons.com/a-classic-beautiful-caesar-salad/

So Easy – Crispy Homemade Croutons

Not only are croutons great for your salad, but there are actually other uses for homemade croutons. Here are 5 other uses from the Food and Wine website: https://www.foodandwine.com/blogs/5-ways-use-croutons-other-salads

Homemade Croutons
Homemade Croutons

Here’s my easy receip! I bet you always will make your own after you make these Homemade Croutons once.

Homemade Croutons

Homemade Croutons

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course Condiment
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups french bread that has been cubed
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp parmesan
  • 2-4 garlic cloves 2 of your cloves are large, 4 if small

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 225 degrees.  Melt the butter and combine with all of the ingredients.  Place your bread cubes on a sheet pan and pour the mixture over mixing thoroughly. 
    Place the croutons in the oven and cook for about an hour until they are golden brown, turning them and scraping the bottom of the pan every 15 minutes to ensure they are all coated with the mixture.  Serve on your favorite salad.  
Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons and Dressing
Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons and Dressing
Homemade Croutons
Homemade Croutons
Homemade Croutons
Homemade Croutons
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