Italian Salad Croutons Recipe
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Italian Salad Croutons

By: Ellen Benninger 
"'These crisp buttery croutons are so good,' comments Ellen Benninger of Greenville, Pennsylvania. 'I don't know where I got the recipe, but I've been using it for more than 10 years.' Toss the croutons in a salad, garnish a bowl of soup with them or sprinkle them on top of a creamy casserole."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (63)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 5 slices white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the butter, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Add bread cubes and toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 325 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2009 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I've been making these croutons for years. It's just as good with wheat bread and even more so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2009 by Anne D   view full review
Very easy and quick, with a good flavor. I recommend baking these at a lower oven temperature...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Irresistable is definitely the word to describe these! I'll NEVER ever go back to store bought...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2008 by pomplemousse   view full review
Very good. I didn't use butter--used olive oil, and I cooked them a bit longer, as I like my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I like Italian or French breads, made with little or no fat. But if it doesn’t get eaten...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2011 by Kiren K   view full review
I never knew making croutons was so simple! There is a lot of flavor in this. I used olive oil...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2007 by bambigirl   view full review
this is a really good recipie i also added some grated parmesan cheese and a couple other...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2010 by Meg Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great recipe, although I agree with others that it should be baked at a lower temp, for a bit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2007 by JDVMD Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Used Italian bread instead of white bread and cut into bigger chunks.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2010 by AggieFan92   view full review
Used half butter/half olive oil (followed the rest of the recipe exactly) & the croutons...

 

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