Leftover Hamburger Bun Croutons
Leftover Hamburger Bun Croutons
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
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
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375F.
- Step 2: Using a bread knife, cut buns into 1-1.5 inch pieces.
- 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.
- 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.