Homemade Crouton Recipe
Laced with garlic and Italian seasoning, these crunchy Homemade Croutons are easy to make with your favorite bread. They're a satisfying salad topper, stuffing ingredient or snack that can be tailored to comply with a gluten-free diet plan.
Servings: 12
Calories: 272kcal
Equipment
- Oven
Ingredients
- 4 cups bread French, Italian or sourdough, preferably
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cut the bread into ¾-inch cubes. Spread into a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with the olive oil, then sprinkle and toss with the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese.
- Spread out into an even layer and bake for 12-20 minutes.
Notes
- To Store: Keep croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- To Freeze: Place croutons into a heavy-duty storage bag, squeeze out the air, seal the bag, then freeze the croutons for up to 6 weeks. Thaw them out before you use them.
Nutrition
Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 526mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 3mg