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Homemade Croutons
Here's how to make croutons at home, in less than 30 minutes! All you need is a few simple ingredients, and you get to control which bread you use to accommodate any dietary needs.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
117 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bread (gluten-free, if needed)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and cut the bread into 1-inch cubes.
- Transfer the cubes to a bowl, and add in the olive oil. Toss well, to distribute the oil as evenly as possible. Sprinkle the garlic, oregano, and salt over the top, and toss again.
- Spread the bread cubes out on a large baking sheet, then bake at 350ºF for 15 minutes. When the timer goes off, remove the pan and stir well, then return to the oven to bake until the croutons are lightly golden and crisp to the touch, about 5 more minutes.
- Let the croutons cool completely on the pan, then use them on your favorite salad or soup. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
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Notes
- This recipe makes roughly 2 cups of croutons, so the nutrition information is for approximately 1/4 cup. This is just an estimate, and not a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
117kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
259mg
(11%)
Potassium
72mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 259mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.