Homemade Croutons Recipe

one crunchy recipe

Take advantage of every heel and stale hunk of bread in your kitchen with this easy recipe for homemade croutons. This lime-kissed one is the perfect way to make use of any bread that is about to go bad. I have made fresh croutons using everything from hamburger rolls to whole wheat hot dog buns because nothing goes to waste in my kitchen.

For even more ideas, check out my thoughts on bringing New Life to Old Bread. And for a simple salad made extraordinary with this extra crunch of lime, toss them with grilled shrimp marinated in Romesco Sauce, romaine lettuce, and Lemon Vinaigrette.

cooking information

• Yield: 3 Cups
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15-20 minutes

all ingredients

• 1 Large Loaf of Artisan Bread (anything other than pre-sliced white bread)
• 2 Sticks (I Cup) of Butter
• 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro
• 1 Tablespoon True Lime
• Salt and Pepper

recipe instruction

1. Set your oven to broil.

2. Slice your bread into cubes as big or little as you like.

3. To a sauté pan add your butter, cilantro, and True Lime. Turn to high heat.

4. When your butter is melted and bubbly, and you can smell the cilantro and True Lime, add your bread to the pan. Toss until everything is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Add your seasoned croutons to a cookie sheet and place in the oven on a rack not directly under the broiler. Let cook 2 minutes or until the croutons begin turning golden brown.

6. When the croutons begin turning brown, remove from the oven and toss around. Place back into the oven until the next side is golden brown.

7. Continue this until all of the croutons are golden brown and delicious.

8. Remove the croutons from the oven and let cool. Serve in your favorite salad or store in an air-tight container on your kitchen counter.

cooking tips

• This is the basic recipe for homemade croutons, but you can always play with the flavors of your choice.
• If you have leftover croutons you aren’t going to using, blend them up in your food processor to make homemade bread crumbs.
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