Crouton Stuffing Recipe

This crouton stuffing recipe is so quick and easy, I like to call it Weeknight Stuffing.

Some people believe that it is only called stuffing when it is stuffed inside something, otherwise it is called dressing. Where I grew up, it was always stuffing.

Whatever you want to call it, this side dish will prove that stuffing is not just for Thanksgiving. By cheating a little bit with the toaster, this quick and easy version goes together in minutes and you don't have to bother making the croutons first.

If your family is like mine and refuses to eat the end pieces from a loaf of bread this crouton stuffing recipe is also a great way to save on waste and use up those crusts.

Each time you open a loaf of bread, remove the end pieces and place them in a plastic food storage bag in the freezer. When you are ready to make your stuffing the frozen bread can go right from the freezer to the toaster. This saves money and makes use of food that would otherwise go to waste.

You can use any variety of bread that you choose, but I find this dish extra delicious and more nutritious by using whole wheat bread.