How to turn stale bread into irresistible croutons

Bread should only be thrown away in one case — when mold appears on it. While everyone admires a fresh loaf, eating stale bread is unpleasant. The perfect solution then becomes delicious croutons. Everyone lines up for a serving when I make them at home.

Everyone has heard of toasted sandwiches from a stand, but to make them at home, you don't have to run out for a baguette. Stale bread forgotten in the breadbox will work just fine.

Croutons are an excellent snack, a light lunch, or an addition to a salad. You can serve them hot or cold. I often make them for dinner to serve my family something warm and tasty. You can place mushrooms directly on the sandwiches or brown them earlier in a pan with some onions. It all depends on how much time you have for preparation.

Ingredients

                  
• bread,
• mushrooms,
• yellow cheese,
• butter or olive oil,
• oregano, salt, and pepper to taste.

Preparation:

1. Cut the bread into slices about 1 centimeter thick.
2. Slice the mushrooms. Grate the cheese or cut it into slices.
3. Spread each piece of bread with olive oil or butter.
4. Place mushroom slices on top and sprinkle with cheese.
5. Add dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
6. Put the croutons in the oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes at 170°C until the cheese melts and the croutons are golden and crispy.

Add other vegetables to the croutons, such as tomatoes, bell peppers, or onions. I also drizzle the ready croutons from stale bread with ketchup or homemade garlic sauce. This proves that power and taste lie in simplicity, and you don't always have to invent and experiment to bring delicious pleasure to your loved ones. Enjoy!