Homemade Croutons Recipe
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Homemade Croutons Recipe
Description
The Homemade Croutons Recipe starts with cubed or torn crusty bread coated evenly in an olive oil mixture seasoned with Italian herbs, garlic powder or fresh garlic, salt, and pepper. Baking at 375°F for 15-20 minutes dries the bread so it becomes crunchy without burning, with stirring halfway ensuring even crisping. The use of both seasoning and quality bread adds depth to this simple crunchy addition to dishes.
These croutons can enhance soups and salads by adding texture and a hint of herbaceous garlic flavor. Their rustic shapes including crust pieces create variety in mouthfeel. Storing them at room temperature in an airtight container for up to two weeks keeps them ready to use.
Ingredients
- 12 oz bread crusty loaf
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder or 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt fine sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a small dish, add oil and seasonings. Stir to combine then set aside and let the flavors infuse into the oil while you chop your bread.
- You can either tear your bread into rustic-shaped croutons or cut your bread with a serrated knife into 3/4" cubes. Keep the crusts on as they add variety and great crunch to these croutons. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the seasoned olive oil over your chopped bread and toss until bread crumbs have an even coating of oil.
- Spread the bread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and bake at 375˚F for 15-20 minutes, or until crisp, stirring halfway for even browning. Bake time will vary depending on the size of your croutons and the type of bread used, so bake until crunchy and fully dried out.
- To store, cool to room temperature then transfer to a large zip-top bag or an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16people (makes 6 cups croutons)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 89kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 11g | |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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