Crisp on the outside, with just the right amount of chew to melt in your mouth, these homemade croutons are made with fresh sourdough bread and perfect garlic butter seasoning.
10slicessourdough breadremove from package and slice a couple hours beforehand, optional
¼cupolive oil
¼cupsalted buttermelted
1tablespoongarlic salt
1 teaspoondried parsley
2-3tablespoonsgrated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cut bread into cubes and place in a large bowl. I like to use pre-sliced sourdough for convenience, but cutting up a fresh loaf of homemade or bakery sourdough bread is even more delicious.
Place bread cubes into a large bowl. Sprinkle dry ingredients over the bread cubes and toss.
Drizzle butter and oil over the bread cubes and stir gently with your fingers or salad spoons to combine everything.
Spread seasoned bread cubes in a single layer on a large cookie sheet.
Bake for 20-30 minutes (baking time will vary with the size of your bread cubes).
Stir croutons often throughout baking and monitor closely for doneness. Croutons are ready when they are browned uniformly and crispy. Be careful not to burn them!
Cooled croutons will stay fresh in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks.