Garlic croutons
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
17 mins
In my opinion, a truly good crouton will still retain a chewy bread core but be satisfyingly crunchy on the outside. I have yet to find a store-bought version with a good bready center.
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 c stale bread of any kind
- 3 T olive oil
- 2 crushed fresh garlic cloves or 1/4 t garlic powder
- 1/4 t salt
- optional: 1 t other dried herbs such as oregano
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350F.
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Cut bread in 1/2 inch cubes.
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Toss all ingredients together.
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Spread bread mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet.
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Bake 12 minutes, stirring once half way.
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Can be stored for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.