Name: Basic Fried Croutons Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 firm white bread slices; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp olive oil; salt and freshly ground pepper

Basic Fried Croutons Recipe

Clare Forney Modified: August 2, 2024

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How To Make Basic Fried Croutons

These easy-to-make fried croutons, which give that crunchy and crispy accent in a bowl of soup, are easy to make in just under 30 minutes!

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4firm white bread slices,or other savory bread, or brioche, or rye, or pumpernickel, or egg
1tbspunsalted butter
2tbspolive oil
salt and freshly ground pepper,to taste, optional

Instructions

Stack the bread slices on a cutting board, then remove the crusts from each side. Cut the stack crosswise in each direction into ½-inch or 1-inch cubes.
Melt the butter and the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the bread cubes, then sauté for about 3 minutes, until golden and crisp on all sides.
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then stir to coat.
Serve over soups or salads, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 81.42kcal
Fat: 5.29g
Saturated Fat: 1.49g
Trans Fat: 0.06g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.92g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.63g
Carbohydrates: 7.10g
Fiber: 0.59g
Sugar: 0.86g
Protein: 1.58g
Cholesterol: 3.82mg
Sodium: 73.93mg
Calcium: 20.01mg
Potassium: 26.91mg
Iron: 0.53mg
Vitamin A: 12.16µg
Vitamin C: 0.03mg

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