HOMEMADE CROUTONS FOR SOUP OR
SALAD
 
1 loaf bread, cut into small cubes
1/2 c. olive oil
1 tbsp. butter, melted
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1-2 tbsp. dry or fresh parsley
1/4 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. celery seed
pinch of salt

Combine ingredients (except bread). Using a pastry brush, brush both sides of slices with oil mix. Cut into small squares. Another way to make croutons is to cut the bread into squares first, then pour the seasoning mixture onto baking pan and stir the croutons to coat. To make sure all are coated, they can be sprayed very quickly with olive oil spray (do not use any other kind of spray).

Arrange in single layers on cookie sheets.

Bake at 300°F for 10-15 minutes or until golden and fragrant.

Allow to cool and store in an airtight container. Keeps 4 weeks, or may be frozen for up to 6 months.

recipe reviews
Homemade Croutons for Soup or Salad
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 Bill W. (United States) says:
These are great! I will not buy store kind again at those ridiculous prices.
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 Suzanne (Oregon) says:
Great recipe, especially with the parmesan cheese! I used shredded instead of grated parmesan.
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 RJack (Illinois) says:
These croutons were the best. I really worked the recipe into the bread and it paid off. These were the best croutons we ever had, homemade, from store, or in restaurant. I had fresh herbs, which helped the flavor for sure.
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 Tim (New York) says:
This recipe is easy with delicious results, especially with stale bread.
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 Roxanne (Ontario) says:
This recipe is really nice. I left my croutons in 5 min longer then instructed cause I like them very crispy, and they are better then any store bought crouton that I have tried. Very tasty!
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 Kim (Florida) says:
Yummmmm these are great and so easy to make. My house smells wonderful as well. No more store bought crap for me!
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 Lilhokie (Florida) says:
Easy and delicious. I used this on whole grain bread. My house smelled great and the croutons tasted great. This will become a staple in my house.
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 Liza (Minnesota) says:
I doubled amount of spices, used minced garlic and added onion powder. Cut frozen bread in small chunks place all ingredients into large plastic bag. Shake to coat bake til crispy brown. About 30 mins. Tastes AMAZING! Try fresh grated Parmesan cheese instead of the canned. Even better.
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 Phyllis (Virginia) says:
To make the cutting go faster... use a pizza cutter. Fantastic recipe... Oh! Yes....

 

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