Homemade Herb Croutons
Servings 2 cups
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
Dry Herb Seasoning:
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ¼ tsp dried dill
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ⅛ tsp paprika
Croutons:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 loaf of French or Sourdough bread, cubed **You can remove crusts if you'd prefer
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning blend by mixing the parsley, dill, basil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, and mix well.
- Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Once the butter has melted, add the bread cubes and stir to coat with the oil and butter mixture. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the bread cubes, then season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste, and toss to coat evenly. Side Note: Place the bread cubes in a single layer while they cook.
- Cook, stirring the cubes occasionally, until the bread cubes are golden brown and dried through, about 15-20 minutes. Taste the croutons and season with additional sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste, if needed.
- Set aside to cool the croutons completely.
- Store in an airtight container for a week, or up to 2 months in the freezer.