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Crispy Garlicky Croutons Recipe

This is the perfect croutons recipe. Crispy, garlicky, and seasoned just the way you want it. No strange ingredients. These keep nicely in an airtight container at room temp.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 300 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 4 cups cubed French bread at least a day old
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves chopped
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400F, with rack on upper middle position. Line a large baking sheet with foil. Place cubed French bread on baking sheet in a single layer.
  2. In a heavy skillet over medium heat, add oil and heat until it's hot. Add minced garlic and stir until lightly browned. Remove from heat and strain out the garlic, keeping just the oil.
  3. Stir parsley, a sprinkle of kosher salt, and a few dashes of freshly ground black pepper into the hot oil. Stir to combine. Gently and slowly pour oil mixture onto the cubed bread on baking sheet, as evenly as possible. Toss gently until all the bread cubes are coated with oil mixture.
  4. Rearrange bread cubes in a single layer and bake about 15 minutes, or until croutons are crispy and golden brown. Add more salt and pepper to taste, if needed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 300kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Sodium 304mg (13%) Potassium 88mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 316IU (6%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300

% Daily Value*

Calories 300kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Sodium 304mg 13%
Potassium 88mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 316IU 6%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.