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French Bread Croutons
French Bread Croutons are crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and are deliciously seasoned with warm, savory flavors. Perfect for soups, salads, and more!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 161 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Soup , Snacks
Cuisine:
Italian , American , International
Ingredients
- 1 loaf french baguette
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- ½ tbsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tbsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease your sheet pan.
- Cube your bread. Try to make sure each piece is the same size so they all bake equally.
- In a pinch bowl, combine garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Then, add olive oil.
- Add bread cubes to greased baking sheet.
- Drizzle with seasonings and more olive oil. Toss evenly.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes. Flip the croutons 1-2 times to ensure the ultimate crispiness.
- Let cool completely before enjoying!
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Notes
- Bread that is 1-2 days old is best for this recipe. We want it to be drier, which will create a better crunch in the oven.
- Also, keep in mind that oven times always vary. If you notice your bread getting brown too quickly, lower the heat and let the croutons bake lower and slower.
- Store cooled croutons at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving
Calories
161kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
410mg
(17%)
Potassium
7mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 410mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 7mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.