Recipes Croutons Be the first to rate & review! Delicious, Quick Side Dishes By Betsy Benardaud Updated on March 27, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 12 croutons Ingredients Three 1/2 -inch-thick slices of firm-textured white bread, crusts trimmed 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Directions Cut the bread crosswise into 3/4-inch strips. Melt the butter in a medium skillet. Add the bread and sauté over moderately high heat until browned all over, about 5 minutes. Drain the croutons on paper towels. Make Ahead The Croutons can be stored in an airtight container for 2 days. Rate it Print