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Homemade Croutons

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Homemade Croutons. No comparison to store-bought. They take 10-15 minutes.

Homemade Croutons. You'll never eat store-bought again.

Homemade Croutons. You’ll never eat store-bought again.

Homemade Croutons

Hi. It’s Lois in the kitchen at Recipe Idea Shop, telling you about Homemade Croutons. Before I met Don, I never knew you could make them at home or how easy it would be.

I had tried those store-bought, hard-as-rocks croutons served in most restaurants and decided not to eat them. But Don showed me that making them at home is worth the little bit of work it takes to make them.

Put Croutons in Soup or Salad

They are terrific in Caesar Salad and Leek and Potato Soup, as well as many other salads and soups.

Croutons are good in soup or salad.

Croutons are good in soup or salad.

It only takes about five minutes to make Homemade Croutons. They are soft, yet crispy, and full of flavor. It’s best to start with homemade bread, but it can be day-old or even a little stale. In fact, I use just about any bread that’s handy although my favorite is French Bread. Whole grain breads work well too and add a slightly different flavor to the salad.

What You Need

You’ll need a knife, cutting board and skillet. Simple tools. If you are buying new ones, get the best you can afford so they last a lifetime.

Homemade Croutons Recipe

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Homemade Croutons

Course Bread, Salad
Cuisine American, French
Keyword croutons, homemade croutons
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author Recipe Idea Shop/Lois Carter Crawford

Ingredients

  • 4 slices of crusty bread (homemade bread, or Dilly Bread)
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut the bread into small cubes about 1/2-inch on a side.
  2. Heat the butter in a skillet and toast the croutons until they are golden on all sides.
  3. Set aside to cool. The croutons should be at room temperature when they are added to Caesar Salad.
  4. If using, sprinkle the paprika over the "toasted" bread cubes.
  5. Serve warm or cold.
  6. Use the same day you make them.

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    Homemade Croutons Nutrition

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Homemade Croutons Nutrition Label. Each serving is about 1/2 cup or 1 slice of bread.

    Homemade Croutons Nutrition Label. Each serving is about 1/2 cup or 1 slice of bread.

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