Description
Transform stale bread into crispy, golden croutons that elevate your salads and soups with delightful crunch.
Ingredients
- Leftover bread (any variety, white, whole grain, or sourdough)
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Dried herbs (thyme or oregano)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut your leftover bread into even cubes, about 1-inch in size.
- Toss the bread cubes in a large bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and dried herbs until well-coated.
- Spread the seasoned bread cubes onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, stirring halfway through.
- Allow them to cool completely before using as a topping for salads and soups.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. For longer shelf life, freeze after cooling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: croutons, homemade, salads, topping, snacks