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Homemade Croutons

Homemade Croutons bring a golden crunch with rich buttery notes and a savory garlic-salt kick. Each cube toasts up light and crisp, ideal for adding texture to salads, soups, and casseroles. Serve them fresh from the oven or cooled and stored for quick, flavorful garnishing anytime.

  • Prep5 mins
  • Cook15 mins
  • Serves12
  • DifficultyEasy
Homemade Croutons
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Cut the crusts off the stale bread slices. Brush both sides of the bread with melted butter. Cut the bread into small cubes. Sprinkle with garlic salt. Place the cubes on an ungreased cookie sheet.

  3. 3

    Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes. Let cool completely, then store in a covered container or plastic bag.