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Homemade Croutons
It's so quick and easy to make homemade croutons. Seasoned with garlic, salt and pepper, they are perfectly crispy and great for soups and salads.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 122 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 bread loaf about 12 ounces, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
- Place the bread cubes in a large bowl. Drizzle the olive oil on top and sprinkle the garlic powder, salt and pepper. Use your hands to toss gently until well-combined.
- Transfer the bread cubes to the prepared baking sheet, and spread out into a single layer. Bake until golden, turning once halfway through cooking, for 15-20 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely to help them crisp up, and then used as desired.
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Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Freezing Instructions: Place the baked breadcrumbs into a freezer bag and they will keep well for up to 6 months. To use, place the frozen croutons on a baking sheet and reheat at 250ºF until crisp.
Nutrition Information
Calories
122kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
243mg
(10%)
Potassium
36mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 122
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 122kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 243mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 36mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.