Basic Croutons Recipe

Name: Basic Croutons Recipe
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil; 1 medium garlic clove, minced (optional); 3 cups large-dice crusty bread (from about 3 [1/2-inch] slices); Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or thyme (optional)

6 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
1 medium garlic clove, minced (optional)
3 cups large-dice crusty bread (from about 3 [1/2-inch] slices)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or thyme (optional)

Directions

1

Heat the oven to 425 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.
2

Heat the butter or oil in a large oven-safe frying pan over medium-high heat until the butter is foaming or the oil is shimmering.
3

Add the garlic, if using, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4

Add the bread cubes, season with salt and pepper, and stir to coat in the butter or oil.
5

Transfer the frying pan to the oven and bake for 5 minutes.
6

Stir the croutons and bake until crispy and golden brown, about 5 minutes more.
7

Remove the pan from the oven, add the herbs, if using, and stir to combine.