Microwave Croutons

appliance queen's Note:

This was in a recent issue of the kids page in the Sunday paper. It's so easy that even a child can do it and yet it is very good! You can vary the seasonings to your taste.

• Total Time: 8 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 slices bread, cut in 1/2 inch cubes (I used one whole hot dog bun)

Directions:

1. Put butter in a medium baking dish (I used a glass pie plate).
2. In a microwave oven, cook butter on high for about 25 seconds or until melted.
3. Stir in the parsley, paprika, garlic salt and pepper.
4. Then add the bread.
5. Stir until bread cubes are coated.
6. Microwave uncovered for 3 minutes; sitrring the cubes once every minute until bread is golden and crisp.
7. Sprinkle over a tossed salad.

Reviews

[JanuaryBride]

The flavor of croutons is absolutely perfect! I used smoked paprika and was glad I did. My bread was a combo of some asiago and some lemon/oregano. Will definitely try this again. Thanks.

[Connie Lea]

I have a recipe I use for baked croutons, but I didn't have much time so thought I would try this one. This was great. I first thought it would never get crisp and then I thought, that's way too much butter, but I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. I may never bake croutons again. Thanks for a great recipe.

[Sandi (From CA)]

Honestly, I had my doubts as I always thought moist bread in the microwave couldn't POSSIBLY get crispy (think over-nuked, tough, chewy pizza), but this REALLY WORKS! In the microwave! Who'da thought? Well, your Sunday paper did, for one. ;o) I actually let it run another minute (4) and would cut back next time to your recommended 3 minutes because I damn near broke a tooth on one (my faux pas). But after a little caesar dressing on the salad, they softened up just enough. Excellent contribution and one that I'll return to regularly because I loathe store-bought croutons and don't care much for taking the time to do them the traditional way at home. Thank you, appliance queen!