Name: Microwaved Croutons
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 tbs butter; 1 slice bread cubed; 1 tsp dried herbs

by suzannevan Last updated on 07/09/2019

Easy, quick, no-fuss croutons. - suzannevan

Ingredients

1 tbs butter
1 slice bread cubed
1 tsp dried herbs

Method

Step 1

Using a suitable wide microwave dish, melt butter in microwave for 30 seconds, or more if necessary.
Step 2

Add bread cubes (1½-2 cm square), toss and shake to coat with melted butter in the same dish.
Step 3

Microwave on high for 1½ minutes, then in 1 minute bursts, shaking dish in between bursts, until cooked and as crisp as desired.
Step 4

Lightly sprinkle with preferred spice immediately and shake around again.

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

Suggestions for herbs and spices are; garlic, parmesan, rosemary and olive, green onion, curry, Italian herbs. Just remember the ratio of 1 tablespoon butter per 1 slice bread. You can make 2 or 3 slices at once, however try not to exceed more than 2 layers of bread cubes in the dish. Best to experiment with 1 slice first to get the feel of it. It is even easier to pre-butter both sides of the bread before cutting into cubes. Fresh garlic can be added to butter before melting and bits discarded when croutons are cooked. Croutons freeze very well, also last forever in an open jar on a counter top - mind you, not forever, they are very snacky! It all depends on your microwave, mine usually take about 3 one minute bursts, others take up to 5 minutes. They start off soggy but end up really very crispy and can burn quickly if not watched carefully.