These homemade croutons are easy to makeand so much better than store-bought options.

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The thing aboutCaesar saladis that its solid.

So solid, in fact, that messing with a good thing can be controversial.

Traditional Caesar salad

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Adding that signature crunch to any Caesar salad, croutons can inherently make or break a Caesar.

Luckily, DIY croutons are super easy to make, cheap, and can help reducefood waste.

Theyre also really nice to snack on, if you have extra.

Heres how to make em and take your homemade Caesar salad from good to great.

Ingredients for Homemade Croutons

Ready to make your inaugural batch of homemade croutons?

Homemade croutons can also be crushed into breadcrumbs in a pinch.

How to Make Homemade Croutons