Homemade Croutons
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Total time: 28 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 18 min • Serves: 12 • Difficulty: Easy
So much tastier than the packaged kind. Make a big batch and freeze them – they defrost beautifully at room temperature.
Ingredients
White wheat bread
7 slice(s)
Cooking spray
2 spray(s)
Olive oil
1 tbsp(s), extra-virgin
Garlic
1 clove(s), large, peeled and crushed whole
Kosher salt
¾ tsp(s)
Fresh dill
2 tbsp(s), fresh, chopped
Fresh parsley
1 tbsp(s), fresh, flat-leaf, chopped
Instructions
1
While still frozen, remove crusts from bread; chop into bite-size pieces. Lightly coat bread with cooking spray; set aside.
2
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
3
Add bread and salt; increase heat to medium and cook, tossing frequently, about 5 minutes.
4
Add dill and parsley; sauté until croutons are lightly browned, about 5 to 8 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; discard garlic clove. When croutons are completely cool, store in a tightly sealed container.
5
Yields about 1/4 cup per serving.
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