Homemade Croutons

6  slices  regular bread (fresh or day old), crusts trimmed, cubed

3  Tbs  melted butter or olive oil (or some of each)

1  tsp  garlic powder and a pinch of salt, OR 1/2  tsp  garlic salt

1  tsp  dried parsley flakes

   

Preheat over to 300°.

Mix melted butter, garlic powder/salt, and parsley flakes until garlic powder is dissolved and mixture is clump free. Toss butter mixture with cubed bread in a medium bowl until cubes are evenly coated. Spread coated bread cubes on a cookie sheet in a single layer.

Bake for 15 minutes and check to see if they are dry, crispy, and golden brown. Stir the croutons around and bake for an additional 15 minutes until done. Store croutons in air-tight container or Ziploc bag.

Mine typically take 30 minutes baking time total – your baking time may vary.