When good bread goes bad (or at least, goes stale) make croutons! Homemade croutons taste better than anything you can get at the store: good crunch, savory seasonings, and a nice salt in the background. And because you are making them, you can control the flavors you use so they will taste exactly the way you like them!
Author: WooPigFoodie
Cuisine: Quick and Easy Homemade Croutons
Ingredients
1 loaf stale bread
⅓ cup olive oil (or oil of your choice)
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 T Italian seasoning (or 2 T of your favorite seasonings)
2 T ranch seasoning (if you like)
Instructions
Cube the bread into small cubes.
Place into a large mixing bowl.
Add the olive oil, making sure to coat all the bread.
Toss the bread or mix it with a spoon to evenly coat the bread.
Add the salt, pepper and seasonings, and toss or mix with a spoon to evenly coat the bread.
Cook on 375 for 15-20 minutes, until crisp but not burnt.
Let cool for 30-45 minutes and then store in a plastic bag. They will keep 3-4 days, longer in the refrigerator.
Recipe by WooPigFoodie at https://www.woopigfoodie.com/how-to-make-croutons/