Author: Mike

Subway All-American Club Sub In A Tub

Sure, I coulda got a sub for lunch. But I wasn’t in the mood for all that bread. Plus I’m all about making my lunch at home. I work here. I’m not going out to grab a sandwich. So I made a Subway All-American Club sub in a tub! And boy was it a mighty delicious salad! All my favorite things on a super-easy-to-make lunch-sized salad!

Subway All-American Club Sub In A Tub

The No-Bread Zone

Everything is here on my Subway All-American club sub in a tub that can be found on the store-made sandwich. I chop the lettuce and tomatoes the day before. And I bake a package of bacon the day ahead, keeping the crispy pieces in the freezer for moments and dishes like this. Twenty seconds in the microwave any they’re nice and toasty yumm!

So the day of lunch I just cut up some meat and cheese, add a little salt and pepper and I’m ready! Oh yeah! Dressing! For the dressing I just grab whatever suits my fancy!

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Also try my Jersey Mike’s Club Supreme sub in a tub and my Firehouse Subs Italian sub in a tub too!

Subway All-American Club Sub In A Tub

Subway All-American Club Sub In A Tub

Made fresh at home!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 332 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place the lettuce into your tub or onto a plate.
  • Layer the sandwich meat slices and roll up like a cigar. Slice with a knife. Add to the lettuce. Note: If your meats are too thick to roll up, just slice them into bite-sized pieces instead.
  • Crumble or chop the bacon and sprinkle over the salad.
  • Slice the cheese and add to the lettuce along with the tomato and onion.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with your favorite dressing.

Notes

This salad can be made a day ahead. Just cover and store in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 21gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 943mgPotassium: 547mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1281IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 158mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Copycat Red Lobster Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing

This copycat Red Lobster creamy Caesar salad dressing reminded me that there isn’t enough Caesar dressing in my life. I keep forgetting how good it is. Nice and creamy. A little tangy. Kinda garlicky but not too much so. Wait… anchovy paste? Yes. If you fear the anchovy, don’t. Embrace it. It’s not overpowering, not even. But this dressing needs it. And you need it.

Copycat Red Lobster Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing

It Tastes Fancy.

There’s nothing complicated here. You’re not going to make a mess of the kitchen when you make this copycat Red Lobster creamy Caesar salad dressing. Five ingredients and a little time and you’ll be enjoying tastes-fresh-made goodness.

A Little Control.

Need help with self-control around great salad dressings? I do. A lot. So I use these little sauce cups. The idea is that I put all the dressing I need (not necessarily want) into the cup and put that on my plate. I leave the bottle or container of the rest of the dressing in the kitchen. Far away. Out of sight. Not out of mind, but far away that I might resist going and getting more. That’s touch to do around great dressings like this one.

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Also try my homemade Everything Bagel salad dressing.

Copycat Red Lobster Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing

Copycat Red Lobster Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing

A delightfully tasty, pourable dressing that is sure to please!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Get happy time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 252 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into a bowl and whisk until well incorporated.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Even better, refrigerate overnight.
  • Stir or shake before serving.

Notes

You can substitute lite mayonnaise if desired.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 4841mgPotassium: 13mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 22IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Jersey Mike’s Club Supreme Sub In A Tub

I love having a sub in a tub for lunch. They’re super easy to make. They taste just like their sandwich big brothers, but without the bread. Today I made a Jersey Mike’s Club Supreme sub in a tub. I start with a few handfuls of fresh-chopped lettuce. I like a combination of about half iceberg and half green leaf lettuce. Then I add some sliced sandwich meats. In this case, turkey and roast beef. I then grab a few pieces of cooked bacon out of the freezer, microwave it for about 15 seconds, and chop. Next, a little chopped Swiss, tomato and onion. And I never forget some salt and pepper. No salad is complete without it!

Jersey Mike's Club Supreme Sub In A Tub

The Perfect Lunch In A Tub

I use whatever dressing I have on hand to top my Jersey Mike’s Club Supreme sub in a tub. I drizzle a bit over the top then stir it up. One nice thing about making these salads in a tub is that I don’t have to worry about getting all of it coated in my dressing. It’s easy to stir inside the tub.

Cleanup is easy too. Just toss the container into the dishwasher!

Prepare Ahead

The day I make these I just grab containers out of the fridge. The lettuce, tomatoes and onions are already chopped for me. Each in its own container. I spend a little time two days a week getting everything together. After that, it’s just pretty much just ‘everyone into the tub’! For the sandwich meats, I like to stack the meats and then roll them up like a cigar. A quick slice and boom! Cool little meat rolls!

I prefer to bake my bacon. I then freeze it. It’s perfect for topping my salads! It’s ready in seconds, just wrap in a paper towel and microwave for 15 seconds.

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Also try my other sub in a tub ideas!

Jersey Mike's Club Supreme Sub In A Tub

Jersey Mike’s Club Supreme Sub In A Tub

An easy, delicious lunch!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 195 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place the lettuce into your tub or onto a plate.
  • Layer the turkey sandwich meat slices and roll up like a cigar. Slice with a knife. Add to the lettuce. Repeat with the roast beef.
  • Chop the bacon and add it to the lettuce too.
  • Slice the cheese and add to the lettuce along with the tomato and onion.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with your favorite dressing.

Notes

This salad can be made a day ahead. Just cover and store in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 228mgPotassium: 392mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1252IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 191mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Copycat Kraft Catalina Salad Dressing

I’ve made my share of copycat recipes. Some come out great, tasting and even looking like the original. Some… meh. Well this copycat Kraft Catalina salad dressing is even better than the original. That same fantastic French dressing-like flavor. A little tangy. A little sweet. And just the perfect consistency for a salad. For me, it’s spot-on what I am looking for in any dressing, be it a copycat or not.

There Goes The Self-Control. Again.

I have to exercise self-control around this copycat Kraft Catalina salad dressing. Or try to at least. I’m pretty heavy-handed with my dressing, specially if it’s one I love as much as this one. Instead of serving it in a bottle or cruet, I use some small sauce cups. The theory is that I put one serving of dressing into a cup and put that on my plate. That’s the theory anyways.

Perfect For Dunking, Too

I’ve been known to dunk my salad ingredients in my dressing. These little cups (that were supposed to be for portion control) make that even easier. Just poke that little piece of broccoli or cherry tomato or whatever, and into the dressing pool we go! This dressing is so good that dunking is not only allowed, it’s encouraged!

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Also try my homemade Russian salad dressing.

Copycat Kraft Catalina Salad Dressing

Copycat Kraft Catalina Salad Dressing

Inspired by a recipe from Secret Copycat Restaurant Recipes
Fantastic flavor in a nice thick dressing that does not disappoint!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Get happy time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 241 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all of the ingredients into a blender or food processor. Process until smooth.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Even better, overnight.
  • Stir or shake well before serving.

Notes

You can substitute your favorite sweetener for the sugar.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 0.2gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 510mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 97IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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The Best Copycat Garden Salad Dressings and Toppings

Welcome to my ever-growing list of what I consider to be the best copycat the garden salad dressings and toppings that you can get at your favorite restaurants or in stores.

1
Copycat Applebee's Honey Mustard Salad Dressing
Copycat Applebee’s Honey Mustard Salad Dressing
I recommend doubling the recipe.
Check out this recipe
2
Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing
Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing
This copycat Olive Garden salad dressing has a nice rich cheese flavor. There’s a little sweetness and just a hint of citrus. It’s a well-balanced dressing.
Check out this recipe
3
Copycat Outback Steakhouse Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
Copycat Outback Steakhouse Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
A totally different take on a blue cheese dressing.
Check out this recipe
4
Copycat Outback Steakhouse Croutons
Copycat Outback Steakhouse Croutons
Fantastically-flavored croutons!
Check out this recipe
5
Copycat Outback Steakhouse Ranch Salad Dressing
Copycat Outback Steakhouse Ranch Salad Dressing
Give the dressing a good stir before serving.
Check out this recipe
6
Copycat Ruby Tuesday Pumpernickel Croutons
Copycat Ruby Tuesday Pumpernickel Croutons
Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and oh so good.
Check out this recipe
7
Copycat Texas Roadhouse French Salad Dressing
Copycat Texas Roadhouse French Salad Dressing
An absolutely delicious dressing!
Check out this recipe
8
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Honey Mustard Salad Dressing
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Honey Mustard Salad Dressing
Give the dressing one good shake or stir before serving.
Check out this recipe
9
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Ranch Salad Dressing
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Ranch Salad Dressing
I would definitely double the ingredients.
Check out this recipe
10
Copycat Kraft Catalina Salad Dressing
Copycat Kraft Catalina Salad Dressing
Fantastic flavor in a nice thick dressing that does not disappoint!
Check out this recipe
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The Best Homemade Garden Salad Dressings and Toppings

Welcome to my ever-growing list of what I consider to be the best homemade garden salad dressings and toppings.

1
Catalina Salad Dressing
Catalina Salad Dressing
A truly delicious dressing.
Check out this recipe
2
Creamy Blue Cheese Salad Dressing
Creamy Blue Cheese Salad Dressing
My favorite blue cheese dressing, by far.
Check out this recipe
3
Creamy Carolina Vinaigrette
Creamy Carolina Vinaigrette
A deliciously different vinaigrette!
Check out this recipe
4
Creamy Italian Salad Dressing
Creamy Italian Salad Dressing
A delicious blend of Italian seasoning and nutty Parmesan cheese.
Check out this recipe
5
Everything Bagel Salad Dressing
Everything Bagel Salad Dressing
Crazy addictive dressing packed with bagel seasoning flavor.
Check out this recipe
6
Honey-Mustard Ranch Salad Dressing
Honey-Mustard Ranch Salad Dressing
Not too mustardy… just right!
Check out this recipe
7
Roasted Garlic Dijon Salad Dressing
Roasted Garlic Dijon Salad Dressing
Nice and garlicky with a slight hint of mustard!
Check out this recipe
8
Russian Salad Dressing
Russian Salad Dressing
Like Thousand Island salad with the addition of chili sauce and some spices (and a bit of heat).
Check out this recipe
9
Smoky French Salad Dressing
Smoky French Salad Dressing
A lightly smoky twist on the classic.
Check out this recipe
10
Smoky Spicy Ranch Salad Dressing
Smoky Spicy Ranch Salad Dressing
We both declared this smoky spicy Ranch salad dressing to be our absolute favorite.
Check out this recipe
11
Homemade Thousand Island Salad Dressing
Homemade Thousand Island Salad Dressing
Perfect on a salad, and even better on a Reuben sandwich.
Check out this recipe
12
Honky Tonk Sweet and Spicy Salad Dressing
Honky Tonk Sweet and Spicy Salad Dressing
Sweet and spicy is right.
Check out this recipe
13
Rich and Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing
Rich and Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing
A great, thick, delicious blue dressing!
Check out this recipe
14
Thai Sweet Chili Salad Dressing
Thai Sweet Chili Salad Dressing
Your salad doesn’t have to be Asian in nature to enjoy this Thai sweet chili dressing.
Check out this recipe
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Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

This creamy Italian salad dressing really hit the spot for me. It has a good dose of garlic. There’s a bit of the nuttiness from Parmesan. And just the right amount of Italian seasoning. I’m a big fan of creamy dressings. They are my weakness, for sure. I put a lot more on my salad than I should, I’m sure.

Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

Thin or Thick, It’s Your Call

The original recipe for this creamy Italian salad dressing stated to just up and add 2 tablespoons of water to the mix before you blend it. I found that the dressing was too thin when I did this. I recommend that you blend the dressing without any water first. If you find it to be too thick, add a bit of water (maybe half a tablespoon at a time) and blend again. The dressing will get a bit thicker as it rests in the fridge, but not a lot thicker. You can’t take the water back out, so I would be light with it.

On the off-chance that you do make the dressing too thin by adding too much water, you can add a bit more mayonnaise and blend again. This will help thicken it up some.

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Also try my roasted garlic Dijon salad dressing.

Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

A delicious blend of Italian seasoning and nutty Parmesan cheese.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
refrigerator time 12 hours
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 231 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients EXCEPT the water in a small food processor or blender and process until blended.
  • Check the dressing for consistency. If you like it thicker you're probably done, but if you like it thinner, add a bit of water and process again. Repeat until you get it just like you like it. The dressing will get a little thicker as it sets.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 12 hours.
  • Stir before serving.

Notes

Use freshly-grated Parmesan cheese for the best results.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 186mgPotassium: 17mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 48IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 0.2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Creamy Blue Cheese Salad Dressing

This creamy blue cheese salad dressing is easily my favorite blue cheese dressing. It’s so nice and creamy. And although it’s definitely ‘blue cheesy’ it’s not so overwhelming. Ya know, I love that blue cheese funk but I kinda have a limit to it. This dressing doesn’t cross that line, it sneaks up on it and gives it a big ole hug!

Creamy Blue Cheese Salad Dressing

My Favorite Wing Dipping Sauce

This creamy blue cheese salad dressing is, of course, great on a garden salad. And I assure you, it’s fantastic as a wing dip. It’s my go-to for wings. And chicken fingers. Oh and nuggets. That’s why I make a big ole batch of it and keep it in the fridge. And it’s great for dipping vegetables, too. Like I said, this is my favorite.

Want a great sub sandwich? Use this dressing in place of mayonnaise or a vinegar dressing.

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Also try my homemade spicy Ranch salad dressing.

This dressing is great for dipping wings. Check out For The Wing for great wing ideas!

Creamy Blue Cheese Salad Dressing

Creamy Blue Cheese Salad Dressing

My favorite blue cheese dressing, by far.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 264 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk or stir until combined.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using. Stir before serving.

Notes

Substitute gorgonzola for a creamier, milder dressing.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 321mgPotassium: 25mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 46IUCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Copycat Outback Steakhouse Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

You know the old saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”? Well, that’s what I first thought after making this copycat Outback Steakhouse blue cheese vinaigrette. I mean, heck, it isn’t the most attractive dressing ever. But then I poured it over my fresh homemade garden salad and thought “Yee haw! Now THAT’S good!”. Two great flavors (a classic vinaigrette and blue cheese) come together to make me one happy guy. Give me extra, because I really love this dressing!

Copycat Outback Steakhouse Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

Is There A Such Thing as Too Much Blue Cheese?

As much as I am a fan of blue cheese, I actually have a ‘blue cheese limit’. I just cannot do the big chunks. That’s the beauty of making this copycat Outback Steakhouse blue cheese vinaigrette at home. I got the blue cheese crumbles to be just my size. Perfect on a salad.

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Also try my homemade creamy blue cheese salad dressing.

Copycat Outback Steakhouse Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

Copycat Outback Steakhouse Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

A totally different take on a blue cheese dressing.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 188 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all but blue cheese into a small blender or a Mason jar. Pulse or shake a few times to combine.
  • Add the cheese crumbles and pulse or shake a few more times.
  • If dressing sits for a while before using, give it a quick stir or shake before serving.

Notes

Substitute gorgonzola for a creamier, milder dressing.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 89mgPotassium: 25mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Copycat Ruby Tuesday Pumpernickel Croutons

Sadly, the Ruby Tuesday’s that was near our home is long gone. Oh, how I do miss their salad bar. It was always well-stocked and super-cold. It was a happy time when I walked up with my plate and started to craft my salad creation. One of my favorite things on the bar, and the crowning piece for my salads, were the croutons. Perfectly crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, I would mound them up on my plate. True. Well, now I have to make my copycat Ruby Tuesday pumpernickel croutons instead. In addition, I love them just as much!

Copycat Ruby Tuesday Pumpernickel Croutons

Tasty Memories

I’m pretty sure the croutons at Ruby Tuesday weren’t baked. I think that’s ok. However, and more importantly, these taste like the croutons I remember. And that was my goal of these copycat Ruby Tuesday pumpernickel croutons: to reproduce that memory.

I could only find a lighter pumpernickel the day I made these. The ‘real’ ones used a darker bread. Either way, you’ll love them.

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Also try my copycat of the croutons from Outback Steakhouse.

Copycat Ruby Tuesday Pumpernickel Croutons

Copycat Ruby Tuesday Pumpernickel Croutons

Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and oh so good.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cups
Calories 693 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups pumpernickel bread cut into 1/2″ cubes
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus a bit more

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Place breadcrumbs into a large bowl.
  • Place butter into a small bowl. Stir in the garlic powder and salt.
  • Pour butter mixture over breadcrumbs and toss or stir gently to coat.
  • Pour bread out onto a large baking sheet. Spread out evenly.
  • Bake for 10 minutes and check for crispiness. Bake longer if needed, but check every few minutes or so. The croutons will get crunchier as they cool so take them out before they are totally crunchy.
  • Remove. Sprinkle with salt if desired.
  • Let cool before serving.

Notes

Thick-cut pumpernickel makes for the best croutons.

Nutrition

Calories: 693kcalCarbohydrates: 113gProtein: 21gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 1703mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 15gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 165mgIron: 7mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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