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Homemade Croutons Recipe
Ditch the store-bought stuff for these irresistibly crunchy Homemade Croutons!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 124 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 loaf crusty bread (about 12 ounces) cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, drizzle the olive oil over the bread cubes. Sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss gently with your hands until well combined.
- Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the croutons are golden brown and crispy. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
124kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
293mg
(12%)
Potassium
17mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
9IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 293mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 17mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.