Easy Crunchy Garlic Croutons Recipe

¾ lb loaf of bread, (5 cups of bread cubes)
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 medium garlic cloves, pressed
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped, or 1 tsp dried parsley
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Easy Crunchy Garlic Croutons Recipe
on March 7, 2014
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I’m so excited about how easy and perfectly crunchy these croutons were. You might be wondering; why make croutons when they’re so cheap to buy? Let me explain.
#1: Making your own croutons is a great way to save your stale bread.
#2: You will impress your family
#3: These are healthier – keep reading!…
These croutons were born after I read the label on our favorite store-bought croutons. If you have a bag stashed in your pantry, you’ll probably discover several questionable ingredients. My son loves to munch on croutons so I was determined to come up with a healthier recipe he would love. I made a batch last week and put half of them in a ziploc for next time. The bag disappeared. When questioned, my son was very nonchalant as he admitted to eating them (someone has a new favorite!).
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Tips for Success: Croutons are a great garnish for green salads and (as with any croutons), toss them in at the very last minute to prevent them from getting soggy. You want your bread to be at least a day old. It’ll be easier to cut and holds it’s shape better. We used my mom’s ultra soft wheat bread (here’s the video and photo tutorial). You could also use a basic french bread with great results.
Ingredients for Garlic Croutons:
3/4 lb loaf of bread, (5 cups of bread cubes)
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 medium garlic cloves, pressed
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped, or 1 tsp dried parsley
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepperEasy Crunchy Garlic CroutonsHow to Make Crunchy Garlic Croutons:
1. In a small sauce pan, combine: 2 Tbsp butter, 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 pressed garlic cloves, 1 Tbsp chopped parsley and 1/2 tsp pepper. Heat over medium heat until butter is melted. Stir to combine then set aside and let the flavors infuse into the oil while you chop your bread.

2. Cut your bread into 3/4″ cubes. For goodness sake, don’t remove the crust! It adds variety and great crunch to these croutons. Transfer to large mixing bowl.

3. Drizzle the seasoned olive oil over your chopped bread and toss until bread crumbs have an even coating of oil.

4. Spread the bread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 375˚F for 18-20 minutes until they are golden brown and crunchy. (mine took 20 min)



Serving Size: 5 Cups Croutons

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SPARKHEBA.