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Easy Homemade Croutons
Learn how to make perfect crisp, crunchy, and flavorful homemade croutons for your soups and salads with this fast and easy recipe.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 4 about 3/4 cup each
Calories: 13493 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 4 slices sturdy bread $0.33
- 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.32
- 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning blend $0.03
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder $0.02
- 1/8 tsp salt $0.01
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Cut the bread into 1/2-inch cubes. You should have about 4 loosely packed cups of bread cubes.
- Place the cubed bread in a large bowl and drizzle the olive oil over top. Use a spatula or your hands to gently toss the bread cubes until they are coated in oil.
- Combine the Italian seasoning blend, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl, then sprinkle the mixture over the bread cubes. Gently toss the bread cubes again until they are evenly coated in seasoning.
- Spread the seasoned bread out onto a baking sheet. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for about 10 minutes*, checking the color of the bread every 5 minutes. Stir the croutons and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes, if needed, to get the croutons to a nice deep golden brown color. Let the croutons cool slightly before serving.
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Notes
- *The cook time can vary significantly depending on the density and moisture level of the bread (whether it is stale or fresh), so check the croutons every five minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
134.93kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
14.08g
(5%)
Protein
2.78g
(6%)
Fat
7.55g
(12%)
Sodium
252.93mg
(11%)
Fiber
0.6g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4about 3/4 cup each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 13493
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 134.93kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 14.08g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.78g | 6% |
| Fat | 7.55g | 12% |
| Sodium | 252.93mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.