Leftover Hamburger Bun Croutons

Leftover Hamburger Bun Croutons
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We're all guilty of it — buying too many hamburger and hot dog buns for the summer barbecue only to be left with almost a whole pack left over. Don't toss those buns out! Use them to make delicious croutons.
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
Servings
10
Croutons
Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
  • 10-15 ounce hamburger or hot dog buns (day old)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • salt & pepper to taste
Directions
  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375F.
  2. Step 2: Using a bread knife, cut buns into 1-1.5 inch pieces.
  3. Step 3: Place bread cubes into a large bowl, add 1/3 cup oil, 1 tablespoon each oregano, garlic powder, and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss using your hands until bread is well coated with oil and seasonings.
  4. Step 4: Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned all the way through.