Does anyone "snack" on croutons?

[ipsedixit]

Y'know, in the same way you snack on potato chips?

I just made a big batch of croutons and have been munching on them for the past hour or so.

A bit of garlic salt, EVOO, oregano and some chili pepper flakes. Beats just about any potato chip I've encountered of late.

[alwayshungrygal]

Yes. I always make my own, using good quality multi-grain bread, alot of garlic and dried herbs. My son's close friend snacked on them and I always made a batch for his birthday. I'd eat a ton more if I wasn't always watching my weight. But it's a (relatively) healthy snack, so alot less guilt than if I ate regular potato chips.

[BiscuitBoy]

yes...just my home made croutons tho...can't let'em get stale, right? I'll have to keep in mind your hot pepper idea, nice

[Erika L]

Absolutely! They are in the same category as chips, crackers, nuts...I can't let them into the house because one bag = one serving, regardless of the size of the bag. Home made croutons are even more dangerous because they don't require a trip to the store--one batch = one serving.

[jlhinwa]

Yes, I love them! But not as much as my brother, who used to go through a box or two a week as a snack. He lives with us and it totally pissed me off that I would never have them when I needed them for salads.

Now I make them weekly from day-old bagels I purchase from our local grocery store because I like homemade and there are so many wonderful variations to make. I *still* don't have them when I need them as they get eaten even more quickly, though I may have a secret stash hidden away. :-)

[vttp926]

I love to snack on them to. Rarely keep it in the house but really like dipping it into thousand island dressing since that is my favorite salad dressing.

[gaffk]

Do you mean croutons aren't intended as a snack?

I make garlic parmesan croutons . . . and sometimes the leftovers even make it into a salad ;)

[elfcook]

my kids consider croutons as a major component of the meal, like rice or noodles, and will eat them in huge quantities.

[iluvcookies]

Oh yes. Especially the garlicky, crunchy ones at a local deli. They are great with wine and a little cheese.

[Sydneyeats]

Yes, and have three growing boys that will eat the entire batch before salad and dinner even make it to the table.

[bagelman01]

It's a favorite of mine.

I love crunch. We stock up on the fat free flavored croutons when they're 99 cents a bag. We make our own about once a month, lasts about 2 hours.

[bushwickgirl]

I've been known to polish of a batch (crunch) or two. Always mean to keep them (crunch) for their intended purpose, that never seems to work out. (Crunch) oops. Oh well.

[arktos]

I can't keep them in the house. Every time I pass by them, I scoop up a few. By the end of the day they're all gone. Rarely buy them for this reason.

[hazelhurst]

Whenever I make Caesar salad I have to make three times as many croutons as I need just becuase of snacking on them. If others are around I have to increase the overload even more.

[monfrancisco]

That's me and mine, too. Applies as well to bacon intended for green beans, chocolate chips on their way in to cookies, and grated cheese headed anywhere. But croutons! Yes. Gone.