Buttery Croutons

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Aug. 26, 2013

Buttery and toasted, these easy croutons are the perfect finishing touch to any salad or soup.

Ingredients

Italian bread/French bread 10 Ounce , cut into cubes
Butter stick 1
Olive oil 1 Cup (16 tbs)
Garlic clove 1 , smashed
Kosher salt 1 Pinch (Optional)

Directions

MAKING

1. In a large skillet, heat the butter and oil with the garlic clove until sizzling.

2. Pour oil mixture over bread cubes, toss, and then return to pan.

3. Heat over medium flame and, turning as they brown, cook them until evenly toasted and lightly browned.

SERVING

4. Sprinkle salt and serve immediately with Caesar salad

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 12

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 134Calories from Fat 78

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 9 g13.8%

Saturated Fat 1 g5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 137 mg5.71%

Total Carbohydrates 13 g4.3%

Dietary Fiber %

Sugars 1 g

Protein 2 g4%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet