homemade croutons

Name: Homemade Croutons
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large baguette; 3 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1 teaspoon(s) Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) sea salt

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Submitted on Jan 2, 2024

One of the ways to elevate something as simple as a salad is freshly made croutons. These croutons are the perfect use for leftover bread and a tasty addition to any homemade salad or as a crunchy topping for a cozy soup.

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These homemade croutons are easy to make and delicious. Perfectly seasoned and crispy, they add the perfect crunch to a salad or soup and soak up the perfect amount of dressing, broth, or sauce. Try this recipe with any leftover bread you have lying around or any bits that have gone stale - just keep in mind that stale bread will need less time in the oven.

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 8 Min

method Bake

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 large baguette
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

How To Make homemade croutons

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cube the baguette into roughly ½-inch pieces.

Step 2

Add the pieces along with the oil and seasonings to a bowl and toss with clean hands until evenly seasoned.
Step 3

Dump the pieces onto a baking sheet and spread them out evenly.
Step 4

Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until golden and toasted.
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