Homemade Croutons

Name: Homemade Croutons
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1/3 bottle Dan-O’s Ranch Cheesoning; 1 tbsp Dan-O’s Original Seasoning; 2 tbsp Dan-O’s Outlaw Butter Dust; 1 fresh loaf white bakery bread; Olive oil (about 1/3–1/2 cup, enough to coat)

If you’re looking for the best homemade croutons to elevate your holiday cooking, you’ve come to the right place. These from-scratch seasoned croutons are crunchy, buttery, and absolutely packed with Dan-O’s flavor. I grabbed a fresh bakery loaf, diced it up, and seasoned it with Dan-O’s Ranch Cheesoning, Dan-O’s Original Seasoning, and Dan-O’s Outlaw Butter Dust to create the most flavorful base for any easy holiday stuffing, soup topper, salad crouton, or Thanksgiving side dish.

Prep Time

10 Mins

Cook Time

30 Mins

Flavors Used:

Ingredients

1/3 bottle Dan-O’s Ranch Cheesoning
1 tbsp Dan-O’s Original Seasoning
2 tbsp Dan-O’s Outlaw Butter Dust
1 fresh loaf white bakery bread
Olive oil (about 1/3–1/2 cup, enough to coat)

Let’s Make It!

Prep the Bread: Slice the loaf into three sections. Cut into small, even cubes and spread on a baking sheet.
Season the Croutons: Add Dan-O’s Ranch Cheesoning, Dan-O’s Original Seasoning, and Dan-O’s Outlaw Butter Dust. Drizzle with olive oil. Toss until the seasoning is evenly distributed. Add one more drizzle of oil and a final dusting of seasoning; toss again.
Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
Remove, toss, lower the heat to 300°F, and bake 10 more minutes until golden and crispy.
Set aside.
Add these to your Dan-O’s Homemade Thanksgiving Stuffing, toss them on your favorite salads, or use them to add a flavorful crunch to soups and casseroles.