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Homemade Croutons

Healthier homemade croutons made with whole grain bread, Italian seasoning and shredded parmesan cheese.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 285 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • Olive oil spray (I used my mister)
  • 6 slices 100% whole grain bread (Dave's Killer Bread Good Seed or Pepperidge Farm 15 grain*)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • sea salt (to taste)
  • 3-4 tsp dried Italian seasoning (or dried parsley)
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • fresh black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat over to 300°F. Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  2. Remove the crust and cut the bread into small cubes.
  3. Combine the garlic powder, salt and Italian seasoning in a medium bowl.
  4. Spread the bread cubes on prepared cookie sheet in a single layer.
  5. Spray the top with more oil to coat and top with half of the seasoning and half of the shredded cheese; season with black pepper then bake for 14 minutes or until dry, crispy, and golden brown.
  6. Turn the croutons over, spray a little more oil and sprinkle with remaining seasoning, black pepper and shredded cheese; bake for an additional 14 minutes until done.
  7. Store croutons in air-tight container or ziplock bag. Makes 4 cups.

Notes

  • *This should be about 5 1/2 oz after the crust is removed, before baking. This was calculated as such.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 cup Calories 28.5kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6.5g (10%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 47mg (2%) Fiber 0.9g (4%) Sugar 0.7g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 285

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 cup
Calories 28.5kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 6.5g 10%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 47mg 2%
Fiber 0.9g 4%
Sugar 0.7g 1%

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