Homemade Croutons
Use stale bread to make your own homemade croutons. This recipe has step-by-step instructions for making quick and easy seasoned croutons to use with soups and salads.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 bread loaf about 12 ounces, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
- Place the bread cubes in a large bowl. Drizzle the olive oil on top and sprinkle the garlic powder, salt and pepper. Use your hands to toss gently until well-combined.
- Transfer the bread cubes to the prepared baking sheet, and spread out into a single layer. Bake until golden, turning once halfway through cooking, for 20-25 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely to help them crisp up, and then used as desired.
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Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Freezing Instructions: Place the baked croutons into a freezer bag and they will keep well for up to 6 months. To use, place the frozen croutons on a baking sheet and reheat at 250ºF until crisp.
Nutrition
Serving: 3oz | Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 803mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg
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