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Croutons

Homemade Croutons are a great way to use up stale bread; made with garlic, parsley and olive oil they're perfect for soups and salads year round.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Author: Barrett Bridenhagen

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf good bread stale works
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 12 cloves garlic; smashed
  • 1 + tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Pour oil in a large deep sauté pan. Add garlic and cook on medium low until garlic is golden.making garlic oil
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Cut bread into small cubes.cubing bread
  • Turn off heat on oil.
  • Remove garlic.
  • Add salt and parsley to oil. Toss bread cubes in the garlic oil.
  • Place on sheet pan.tossing croutons
  • Bake, stirring every 10 minutes until croutons are golden and crunchy (20-40 depending on size and density).

Notes

Store them in an airtight container. They’ll last a long time.