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Skillet-Toasted Mini Croutons

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves
1 cup olive oil
3 cups 1/4-inch cubes day-old bread

Preparation

  1. Halve garlic cloves. In a 12-inch skillet heat oil with garlic over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook bread, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon transfer croutons to paper towels to drain and discard garlic. Season croutons with salt. Croutons keep in an airtight container at room temperature 1 week.

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