Homemade Croutons
These croutons are crunchy bites that elevate salads with their irresistible texture and savory taste! Croutons add a toothsome, flavorful contrast to fresh greens.
Ingredients
- 10 slices bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 3 to 4 cups)
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F and gather the ingredients.
- Put the cubed bread in a large bowl or food storage bag and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss until evenly coated with the oil.10 slices bread | 4 tbsp olive oil
- Combine the Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture over the cubed bread and toss to coat.3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese | 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley | 1/2 tsp garlic powder | 1/2 tsp dried oregano | 1/4 tsp dried thyme | 1/4 tsp fine sea salt | 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Arrange the seasoned bread cubes in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring and turning about halfway through baking.
- Remove the pan to a rack and allow the croutons to cool completely before using or storing them.
Nutrition
Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 271mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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