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For a crunchy textural addition to a Salad or Soup, Croutons are a fantastic addition to so many meals. They\u2019re a super-versatile ingredient that is so easy to make at home and can be flavored with so many unique tastes. This is our recipe to make the most delicious homemade Croutons using leftover White Bread. That\u2019s right! This is a recipe for amazing Wonder Bread Croutons, making great use of those last few slices of Bread that may otherwise end up in the trash. Save those slices and make this amazing Ingredient that will keep in the pantry for a few weeks!

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Making Wonder Bread Croutons may very well be the most economical recipe ever<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s face it, very few of us 100% a loaf of bread. Even with a hungry household devouring bread every day, there\u2019s more than likely going to be a few slices left in that loaf before it goes stale. Especially the crusts, which are so often neglected!

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Making Wonder Bread Croutons is therefore a supremely economically efficient use of this leftover bread. It\u2019s essentially a \u2018free\u2019 recipe when you really think about it. Either throw the bread away or make Croutons! The decision couldn\u2019t be easier!

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Perhaps the best part about this recipe is that the often-neglected crusts \/ end pieces of a loaf of bread make for the best tasting Croutons. The naturally sturdier exterior of the crusts will become beautiful and crunchy when they\u2019re transformed into Croutons. They\u2019re also more robust than the typical slices of bread, so you get more bang for your buck too

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How to make these tasty Wonder Bread Croutons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a super-simple recipe to make. Grab a few leftover slices of White Bread (it doesn\u2019t have to be Wonder Bread!) and place them on a large cutting board. For this recipe we used 4 slices, which was enough to ultimately fill up a medium sized sheet pan

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Stack the bread on top of each other and then cut them into cubes, about \u00bd inch apart. No need to be too measured about it, just get them cut up into rough cubes. Scatter the cubes over a large sheet pan, trying to avoid them stacking on top of each other (this will result in a more even cook). Give the Bread a generous drizzle of good quality Olive Oil (at least 3 tbsp. worth, maybe even a bit more if you\u2019re feeling generous) and season well with Salt

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Try adding these delicious Croutons to your favorite Salad and Soup for an amazing flavor and texture<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Adding aromatics like Herbs and Garlic will infuse the Croutons with flavor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is the point where you can start to add even more flavor to your Croutons. The Olive Oil and Salt are going to work wonders, and by themselves will make for more than amazing tasting Croutons. However, if you want to add some more flavors, now is the time!

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For our recipe we added some Rosemary. About 3 sprigs worth to be precise. Just peel away the Rosemary spines from the stems and scatter them evenly throughout the sheet pan. Once baked, the Rosemary is going to infuse its flavor and aromas into the Bread

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Another great choice to consider is Garlic. You can peel whole cloves of Garlic and roughly slice them up. The same rule applies, scatter them all over the sheet pan to get a nice garlicky twist to the Croutons. You can also consider other types of herbs. Oregano, Thyme, and Tarragon will also work really well. In short, feel free to experiment with different aromatics to season your Wonder Bread Croutons!

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Oven Roast the Croutons for 12 \u2013 15 minutes until golden-brown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cooking your Croutons is easy. Just whack them in the oven that has been pre-heated to 400F and roast them for about 12 \u2013 15 minutes. We recommend turning them halfway through. No need to be precise here, just grab a spatula and give them a good mix through before returning to the oven

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You\u2019ll know once your Croutons are done because their color will turn to a beautiful light golden-brown. Their texture will be firm, and they\u2019ll be super-crunchy and crispy when bitten into. It\u2019s probably worth giving them a test to check for doneness. If they\u2019re golden-brown and crunchy, they\u2019re ready!

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Your golden-brown, crunchy Wonder Bread Croutons are immediately ready to eat. No need for any more seasoning as you\u2019ve loaded them up with flavors before they were roasted. Simply sprinkle them over your favorite Salad, Soup, or anything else and enjoy!

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Storing the Croutons will only further intensify their beautiful flavors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019re done with enjoying these delicious Croutons for your meal you can store the leftovers (there will be lots!) in the pantry. The best way to do so is in a sealable container or Ziploc bag. Once sealed up, the Wonder Bread Croutons will keep for up to a month in the pantry before going stale

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Given the bread was likely already on the verge of turning stale before you turned it into Croutons, this is a great way to prolong the lifespan of the bread. They\u2019ll be a handy, reliable source of flavor just ready to go in your pantry for the next time you want to make a yummy Salad or Soup

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Wanna know the best part? The longer the Croutons stay sealed up in that bag, the more intensified their flavors become. That beautiful combination of Rosemary and Olive Oil flavors are going to concentrate in the bag. After about 1 week the flavor is going to be so intense you\u2019ll be amazed you\u2019ve made this dish yourself. It will taste (and smell) like something straight out of a fancy restaurant!

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