Making your own bread cubes for stuffing is easy, and it lets you pick the bread you like. You can use whole grain bread instead of just white bread, and you get to decide how big the cubes are for a rustic, homemade look. This is pretty much the same way you’d make croutons, or even an easy homemade garlic bread recipe.

Ingredients

• ○ Bread (like whole grain, or whatever you prefer)
• ○ Olive oil
• ○ Salt
• ○ Optional: Spices like sage or thyme

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Dice your bread into cubes. You can stack a few slices to make this quicker. Cut them to your preferred size, even a bit larger for a rustic feel.
3. Spread the bread cubes out in a single layer on a baking pan.



4. Drizzle a little olive oil over the cubes. Just enough to help them toast without burning.
5. Sprinkle with salt. This helps layer the flavor, making sure every bite of your stuffing tastes good.
6. If you’re adding other spices like sage or thyme, sprinkle them on now.
7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bread cubes are nice and crisp and dry.
8. Let them cool completely. Once cool, they’re ready to be used in your stuffing recipe. These versatile homemade bread cubes are also perfect for serving alongside a comforting traditional Irish vegetable soup recipe.