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Croutons

By: Carol

"This is great to make your own croutons for your salads, etc. When you make your own you know what goes into it and you are proud of your accomplishment. You can also add your own flavorings."

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Original Recipe Yield 4 cups

Ingredients

15 slices bread
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons garlic salt (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Remove crusts from stale bread slices. Brush bread on both sides with melted butter. Cut bread slices up into small cubes. Sprinkle with garlic salt (if desired). Arrange cubes on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until browned. Let cool. Store croutons in a covered container or plastic bag. Serve in soups or salads.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 117 | Total Fat: 4.9g | Cholesterol: 10mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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Reviewed on May 2, 2005 by chellebelle

A great way to use up bread that's past its prime! I like to use a lower oven temp so that the...

Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2005 by Celiac_family_mom

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I've been making these for years, and my kids looooove them. Using french or italian bread,...

Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2003 by Mrs.Edwin

I used Pam Butter spray on one batch and Pam garlic spray on another - then seasonings of my...

Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2005 by HASGR8BOYZ

These were better than restaurant style croutons!! The only changes I made was I cut the...

Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by TINACW

Instead of buttering the bread directly, I poured melted butter over the sliced bread and...

Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2003 by LOULOU73

I'm glad to see other people make their own croutons! They are so easy and quick to make and...

Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by PRATE002

Wonderful! I will always make my own now--it's so easy! Mine were done at 10 minutes, though,...

Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2006 by Momof2

Great recipe...only thing that I do differently when I make this is to add some garlic to it. ...

Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by SKDONNER

This recipe was a great find. The croutons are just like the "homemade" ones in fancy...

Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by MOOCHIECAT

This was very helpful to me - a good basic recipe that I can enjoy experimenting with.

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