Turn stale bread into mouth-watering croutons in minutes
I can't imagine bread ending up in the trash. However, when bread goes stale, the enthusiasm to eat it quickly wanes. Instead of waiting until it's hard as a rock, I turn it into delicious croutons.
1:12 PM EDT, September 25, 2024
Bread should only be thrown away when mold appears. While everyone admires a fresh loaf, eating stale bread is unpleasant. The perfect solution then becomes delicious croutons. When I make them at home, everyone lines up for a serving.
The best croutons from stale bread
Everyone has heard of toasted sandwiches from a stand, but to make them at home, you don't have to run out for a baguette. Stale bread forgotten in the breadbox will work just fine.
Croutons are an excellent snack, a light lunch, or an addition to a salad. You can serve them hot or cold. I often make them for dinner when I want to serve my family something warm and tasty. You can place mushrooms directly on the sandwiches or brown them earlier in a pan with some onions. It all depends on how much time you have for preparation.
Ingredients
- bread,
- mushrooms,
- yellow cheese,
- butter or olive oil,
- oregano, salt, and pepper to taste.
Preparation:
- Cut the bread into slices about 0.4 inches thick.
- Slice the mushrooms. Grate the cheese or cut it into slices.
- Spread each piece of bread with olive oil or butter.
- Place mushroom slices on top and sprinkle with cheese.
- Add dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Put the croutons in the oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes at 340°F until the cheese melts and the croutons are golden and crispy.
You can add other vegetables to the croutons, such as tomatoes, bell peppers, or onions. I also drizzle the ready croutons made from stale bread with ketchup or homemade garlic sauce. This proves that power and taste lie in simplicity, and you don't always have to invent and experiment to bring delicious pleasure to your loved ones. Enjoy!
