Homemade Croutons with Parmesan
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Homemade Croutons with Parmesan
Description
This recipe transforms cubed bread into crisp, flavorful croutons by coating them thoroughly in melted butter mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, seasoned salt, and Parmesan cheese. The bread cubes are evenly coated by hand and baked at 350°F until golden brown with occasional stirring to ensure even crisping.
The result is crunchy croutons with a savory, cheesy flavor profile highlighted by garlic and onion notes. These croutons add a satisfying texture contrast and flavor boost when sprinkled over salads and soups, or can be eaten as a seasoned snack on their own.
They store at room temperature for several days, and freezing is recommended for longer storage. Simply thaw them before use to enjoy fresh crispness. For a lighter version, the recipe suggests substituting melted butter with cooking spray to reduce fat content.
Ingredients
- 12 cups bread cubes about 12 slices bread, cubed
- ⅓ cup butter melted
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon parsley dried
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cut bread into ¾-inch cubes and place in a large bowl or freezer bag.
- Pour the melted butter evenly over the bread cubes and toss very well with your hands until the bread coated on all sides.
- Toss with seasonings and cheese until the seasonings adhere to the bread.
- Bake approximately 10 minutes and stir. Bake an additional 2-6 minutes or until crisp and lightly golden.
- Serve on top of a salad, soup or in a bowl as a snack!
Notes
- For a lighter alternative, use cooking spray instead of melted butter when coating the bread cubes.
- Store croutons at room temperature for 3 to 4 days or freeze for extended storage.
- If frozen, remove croutons 15 minutes before use to allow warming to room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 51 | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 112mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 41IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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