Buttered Crunchy Croutons Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Cut the crusts off of 6 slices of stacked bread. Then cut the stack into 1/2 inch cubes(about 3 cups) Put into a bowl. Drizzle with the melted butter, salt, pepper, and parsley flakes. Toss well with a rubber spatula, lightly.
• 2. Spread the croutons in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake the croutons in a pre-heated 400 degree oven, untill crisp and golden. About 10 minutes. Turning once after 5 minutes. Cool and store. Use and enjoy soon. ** NOTE; If you like you can add a little garlic powder, etc. Your choice.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Melt butter in a pot over medium heat.
• Cut each bread slice into 16 cubes; add bread cubes and garlic powder to melted butter. Stir to coat. Transfer coated bread cubes to the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes.

Steps:

• Cut crust from bread and discard the crust.
• Brush both sides of each slice of bread with olive oil, melted butter or margarine.
• Slice bread into 1/2-inch strips; turn and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Optional:.
• Place bread cubes in a plastic zipper bag; sprinkle with dry salad dressing mix to act as dry seasoning. Securely seal bag and shake, coating bread cubes with dry salad dressing mix.
• Spread cubes flat on baking sheet. Preheat oven to 325°F Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool on baking sheet.
• Note: For bigger croutons, use "Texas Toast" style bread and slice into larger 3/4-inch cubes.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large saute pan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add bread cubes, and toss to coat. Spread on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 15 minutes, or until crisp and dry. Check frequently to prevent burning. Cool.