Homemade Croutons
Fail proof way to make the perfect croutons every time!
Servings - 4 cups
Ingredients
- 15 slices country loaf bread (ideally stale) cut into bite size pieces
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, toss the bread pieces with the olive oil and garlic salt. Spread in an even layer on the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes (set a timer!), then leave in the oven as it cools down for about 2 hours.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely before transferring to storage baggie or container.
- STORAGE: Keep sealed in an airtight container and toss on your salad. Use within 5 days. If you won't use them all within 5 days, keep in the freezer until ready to use. Let warm up on the counter for about 15-20 minutes (they will thaw quickly because they are small pieces!)
- GLUTEN FREE: Use sliced gluten-free sourdough bread in place of the loaf bread to make homemade gluten-free croutons.