The Best Homemade Croutons Made with Bakery-Style Bread
Croutons made with bakery-style bread, garlic pepper, Italian seasoning, then baked with a crunchy outside and soft center.
Ingredients
- 15 slices Sara Lee Artesano™ Bread or bread of choice
- 2-3 tablespoons high-quality, extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390 to 400 ℉.
- Stack and cut 3 to 4 slices of bread into approximately 9-12 rough pieces/chunks or even squares (per slice). Grab another set of slices, and repeat.
- Grab a large mixing bowl, add croutons then drizzle with olive oil to coat.
- Next, sprinkle Italian and garlic pepper seasoning.
- Toss croutons around to ensure they are all coated with seasonings and oil. You can also let your pieces sit a few minutes to allow the bread to soak up the oil and seasonings.
- Bake croutons in the oven for 7-10 minutes, tossing them about halfway through. ***Bake to your desired texture - I prefer my croutons with soft center and a crunchy exterior. *See notes for air fryer instructions.
- Serve on top your favorite salad—and enjoy!
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