Italian Croutons for Salad with Jalapeño Ranch

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8 pieces sourdough bread
4 tbsp butter
1 tbsp Italian seasoning see recipe below
Salt and pepper to taste

1 tsp basil dried
1 tsp oregano dried
1 tsp thyme dried
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Picture this for lunch: a few fresh handfuls of your favorite greens, juicy bite-sized tomatoes, a drizzle of Toby’s Jalapeno Ranch dressing, and to top it all off – crunchy homemade croutons. 

Well, if you’re like us – that’s a a simple salad you’d love to eat! Learn how to make the homemade Italian croutons featured in this salad by foodie and cookbook author, Jenna Passaro of Sip Bite Go.

What sets this recipe apart? For starters – bold flavors. You’ll savor each and every bite.  

Plus – there’s no no baking sheet is required! With this unique recipe, you’ll learn how to prepare croutons on the stove in a pan. 

Cut sourdough bread slices into 2” cubes. Heat butter in a medium sized pan on the stove on medium heat. Once butter melts, add bread cubes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir regularly for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat when croutons are lightly browned.

Special thanks to Jenna Passaro from Sip Bite Go for sharing this recipe. Photo credit to the original post on how to make croutons.