Yield: 6-8 servings (about 4 cups) | Time: 20-25 minutes

Food Saving Hacks: This recipe is versatile and great for using herbs, seasonings, hard cheeses and spices you have on hand to create unique flavors for this crunchy topper!

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups of leftover bread, cut into ½-inch cubes (about ½ of a standard homemade loaf or baguette) 
  • 3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning

 

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F
  2. Cut bread into cubes (about ½-inch pieces), and place in a large bowl.
  3. Drizzle with oil or butter and toss to coat.
  4. Season with salt, garlic powder, onion powder and Italian seasoning. Toss again.
  5. Spread evenly on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  6. Bake for 15–20 minutes, tossing halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Cool and store in an airtight container for up to a week.

 

Save More Than Food! Have less than 4 cups of leftover bread? No problem! Use what you have and adjust the seasonings to taste.

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