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Garlic Homemade Croutons

Learn how to make perfectly golden brown croutons in just 15 minutes! They're an easy way to elevate salads, soups, and more.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 197 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups bread cubes , cut into ¾ inch squares (from a sturdy bread like sourdough)
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Italian parsley , minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Place the bread cubes in a large bowl and set aside. Heat the olive oil and garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat until the garlic begins to turn golden and becomes fragrant, about 4-5 minutes. Be careful the garlic doesn’t burn or it will taste bitter. Strain or pick the garlic cloves out of the oil and discard or save for another use.
  3. Drizzle the oil over the bread cubes and toss to coat. Scatter onto a rimmed sheet pan and bake for 10 minutes or until the bread cubes are golden, flipping the cubes occasionally.
  4. Remove from the oven and add back to the bowl. Toss with the parsley, salt, and pepper and set aside to cool.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 2 months. To use, bake the frozen croutons on a baking sheet at 300°F until thawed and crisp.

Nutrition Information

Calories 197kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 292mg (12%) Potassium 61mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 84IU (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 197

% Daily Value*

Calories 197kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 292mg 12%
Potassium 61mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 84IU 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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