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Homemade Croutons
Homemade Croutons are so easy to make and truly take your favorite salad, soup, or stew to the next level. They freeze beautifully for up to 2 months!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 11869 kcal
Cuisine:
French-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 5 slices bread cut from an Italian loaf or French baguette
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
- After cutting the bread into approximately ¾-inch slices, cut into ½-inch strips, and then cube.
- Add the melted butter, oil, garlic, and seasonings to a medium-sized bowl. Stir until mixed.
- Add the bread cubes and toss until fully coated.
- Spread the coated bread cubes onto a baking sheet. Drizzle any leftover butter/oil/garlic mixture over the bread.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until just starting to brown. Open the oven and stir the cubes around with a wooden spoon. Close the door and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the croutons are golden.
- Remove from oven and transfer croutons to a plate lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with a little more salt, if desired.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.
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Notes
- Using a fresh, unsliced loaf of bread works best. We love Italian or a French baguette. White, sourdough, pumpernickel, or whole wheat are all great choices. Cubed sliced sandwich bread will work in a pinch.
- Use a combination of your favorite herbs, either dried or fresh. About 1 teaspoon for fresh, and ½ teaspoon for dried. Grated parmesan cheese is a great addition, too. We'd recommend about 1 tbsp, if using grated cheese.
- This recipe is easily doubled or tripled. If you like your croutons extra crunchy, leave them in the oven longer until they've reached the desired texture.
- These will keep on the counter in a bowl for up to 2 days, in an air-tight container, or baggie, for up to 1 week, and frozen in a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
118.69kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
11.93g
(4%)
Protein
2.52g
(5%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
10.03mg
(3%)
Sodium
315.61mg
(13%)
Potassium
42.47mg
(1%)
Fiber
1.09g
(4%)
Sugar
1.43g
(3%)
Vitamin A
116.62IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.16mg
(0%)
Calcium
34.86mg
(3%)
Iron
0.88mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 11869
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 118.69kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.93g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.52g | 5% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10.03mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 315.61mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 42.47mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.09g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1.43g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 116.62IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 34.86mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.