5.0 from 3 votes
Garlic Bacon Croutons
I know what you are thinking... bacon in croutons?
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 183 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon bacon fat melted
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 cups cubed bread French or Italian work fine
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a frying pan, melt bacon fat if need be then spread on to a tinfoil lined baking sheet. Place cubed bread on baking sheet and rub around in the bacon fat until every piece of bread is coated. Then sprinkle on the garlic powder.
- Bake for 350 degrees on the middle rack for 10 minutes. Toss the croutons and bake again for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown. Let them cool and then seal in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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Notes
- I've had these still taste great for up to two weeks! Feel free to scale the recipe to however much bread you have on hand.
Nutrition Information
Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
296mg
(12%)
Potassium
102mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 296mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.