Garlic–Brown Butter Croutons
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- Served Person: Makes about 4 cups
- 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
- kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 6 oz. country-style bread, torn into 1" irregular pieces (about 4 cups)
- 10 garlic cloves, smashed
- Carbohydrate 15 g(5%)
- Cholesterol 20 mg(7%)
- Fat 9 g(13%)
- Fiber 1 g(5%)
- Protein 3 g(7%)
- Saturated Fat 5 g(25%)
- Sodium 146 mg(6%)
- Calories 151
Preparation Preheat oven to 375°F. Place bread in a large bowl. Cook garlic and butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, swirling often, until foaming subsides, butter turns golden brown, and garlic is fragrant, 6–8 minutes. Drizzle garlic butter over bread and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Spread out bread mixture on a small rimmed baking sheet. Bake croutons until deep golden brown and crisp, 20–25 minutes. Let cool, then pluck out and discard garlic cloves. Do Ahead: Croutons can be made 1 week ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Preparation Preheat oven to 375°F. Place bread in a large bowl. Cook garlic and butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, swirling often, until foaming subsides, butter turns golden brown, and garlic is fragrant, 6–8 minutes. Drizzle garlic butter over bread and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Spread out bread mixture on a small rimmed baking sheet. Bake croutons until deep golden brown and crisp, 20–25 minutes. Let cool, then pluck out and discard garlic cloves. Do Ahead: Croutons can be made 1 week ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
