Jalapeño Cheese Croutons
Using leftover bakery bread to make croutons is a great way to use up day-old bread and elevate your soups or salads with a burst of flavor and satisfying crunch. These homemade croutons are not only delicious but also environmentally friendly, reducing food waste in your kitchen. Seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, they deliver a savory kick with just the right amount of heat to complement your favorite dishes.
Servings 10 1/2 cup
Baking Temp 375°F
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 5 cups cubed jalapeño cheddar bread
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
For the croutons
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cut jalapeno cheddar bread into approximately 1 inch cubes.
- Spread bread cubes on baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over bread cubes and stir until evenly distributed.
- Bake for approximately 10-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until bread cubes turn golden brown. Baking time will be dependent on how dry bread cubes were before baking.
- Remove from oven and let cool on sheet pan.
- Serve over lettuce salad or on top of soup. Store leftovers in an airtight container.