Baking · France

Garlic Croutons I

Name: Garlic Croutons I
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 4 slices day-old French bread, cubed; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 tablespoons olive oil; Salt to taste

Garlic croutons can be purchased but are much better when made from old bread. They are a crucial ingredient of Caesar Salad.

Published October 16, 2026

EST. TOTAL TIME40 min

DIFFICULTYMedium

SERVES4

Time and difficulty are editorial estimates; allow extra time for your equipment and experience.

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What you’ll need

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4 slices day-old French bread, cubed
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt to taste

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Step 1
Pour the olive oil into a shallow bowl over the garlic and let it soak. Soaking it longer will yield more garlic flavor.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 350 °F (~180 °C).
Step 3
Strain the olive oil into a frying pan and fry the bread cubes in it, tossing to coat with oil.
Step 4
Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 10 minutes or until crispy and dry.

Garlic Croutons I

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