Bread
Homemade Croutons
Raise your hand if you like crunchy, buttery croutons in a salad… my hand is raised high. Actually, I am…
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
Prep: 5 minsCook: 12 minsTotal: 17 mins Servings: 3 cups
Customize your leftover bread and make some crunchy goodness for salads, soups, or jsut plain snacking!
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
Calories: 170kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 239mg, Potassium: 56mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 234IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 49mg, Iron: 1mgNutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
