Homemade Croutons
Homemade croutons are the perfect way to add a delightful crunch to salads and soups. With golden-brown, crispy bites of seasoned bread, these easy-to-make croutons transform any dish into a gourmet experience. Customize them with your favorite herbs and spices for a unique flavor profile that will leave your family craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups day-old bread, cubed
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut day-old bread into uniform cubes (about 1 inch).
- In a large bowl, drizzle olive oil over the bread cubes and toss until lightly coated.
- Add garlic powder, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, tossing halfway through until golden brown.
- Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg