Store bought croutons are perfectly fine, but I always seem to have extra bread that can either be used for making breadcrumbs or croutons, and making them is so easy. If you use the right spices they can be quite delicious.
I like to use Herbs de Provence and garlic, which gives them a nice spicy flavor.
Here’s how we make them.
Dice up some stale bread. This can be done in advance, if it’s dry enough, and store in a bag. If it’s not quite dry enough you can leave it out or put in the oven at a very low setting until it is dried out enough.
Heat3 T. olive oil in a pan and add your spices, about a T. of Herbs de Provence, ½ t. salt, dash of pepper and a clove of garlic.
Add bread cubes and toss. Toast on low heat until browned to you preference. Add to your favorite salad.
If you like this recipe you will also like:
- Doe’s House Salad
- Honey Mustard Salad Dressing
- Smoked Paprika Salad Dressing
- Goat Cheese and Beet Salad With Candied Pecans
- Spinach and Strawberry Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing
Croutons
Ingredients
- 1/2 loaf French Bread cubed and dried
- 1 tablespoon Herbes De Provence
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in pan and add spices and garlic. Add bread when heated through and toss to coat. I usually add the cover on the pan for a few seconds to let the aromas meld together.
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