Homemade Croutons
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Turn leftover sourdough bread into crispy, golden, seasoned bread cubes and sprinkle over soups or salads.


Homemade Croutons

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Servings: Makes 2 cups
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Related Categories: Bread, Salad
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  cups
    cubed sourdough bread or rye bread
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  • 2  tablespoons
    margarine or butter, melted
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    Italian seasoning, crushed
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Directions
1.
Spread sourdough or rye bread in a single layer in a shallow baking dish. Stir together melted margarine or butter and Italian seasoning; pour over bread cubes.
2.
Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 5 minutes. Stir; bake 5 to 10 minutes more or until crisp and brown. Makes 2 cups (eight 1/4-cup servings).

Make-Ahead Tip
Store cooled croutons in airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days.
Nutrition information
Calories 43, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 72 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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