Food Lens · Pantry
Croutons
Crisp and crunchy, with flavor ranging from plain and buttery to garlicky, herby, or cheesy depending on the seasoning.
Lens analyzedCroutons are small cubes of bread, toasted or baked until crisp, often seasoned with herbs, garlic, or cheese. They're used mainly as a crunchy salad topping, though they also show up in stuffing and soup garnishes.
Where it comes from
Using leftover, drying bread to add crunch to a dish is an old practical technique across many European cooking traditions, and packaged, pre-made croutons became a common grocery item as a convenient shortcut to that homemade crunch.
Buying it
Check the package for freshness and seasoning style, since flavored croutons range from simple garlic to more elaborate cheese or herb blends.
Storing it
Store croutons in a sealed bag or container in the pantry, where they stay crisp for weeks as long as they're kept dry.
Keeps about 6 months in the pantry.
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