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Leftover Hamburger Bun Croutons

Name: Leftover Hamburger Bun Croutons
Prep time: 9 min 59 s
Cook time: 14 min 59 s
Total time: 24 min 59 s
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
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

February 23, 2021

Jacqui Wedewer

A great hack to reduce food waste

Jacqui Wedewer/The Daily Meal

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.

Ready in

25 m

10 m

(prepare time)

15 m

(cook time)

Servings

167

Calories Per Serving

Notes

Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor.

Ingredients

10-15 Ounces 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.