Homemade Garlic Croutons
8 cups bread cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Prepare a large sheet pan by lining with aluminum foil. Trim the crusts off bread slices and cut into cubes to make about 8 cups. In a small dish, combine olive oil, garlic salt, and parsley flakes; mix together. Drizzle olive oil mixture over the bread cubes and and toss together until evenly coated. Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on the prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, then stir to turn cubes over. Return to oven for an additional 15 - 20 minutes, or until croutons are crispy and browned.
Trim crusts off the bread and cut into cubes.
Drizzle the bread cubes with a mixture of olive oil, garlic salt, and parsley flakes.
Bake until crispy and browned, about 30 - 35 minutes. I love these to top a salad, but I also find myself snacking on them too. If there are any leftovers they can be stored in a zip lock bag.
I always think I am going to do this, then I don't and end up throwing away the bread. Do you know how long they last?
ReplyDeleteSuzy, If they are not used after 2 - 3 days in the refrigerator, put them in the freezer, they will be good for a couple of months. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteGood use of extra bread!
ReplyDeleteThey would be so tasty topping of a cup of soup :)
Happy weekend!
K.
Anita, I love that you just used garlic and parsley...simple and perfect!
ReplyDeleteHi Anita,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great recipe for your Homemade Garlic Croutons, I love making Croutons with left over bread. Enjoy your weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen