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Homemade Croutons with Parmesan

Homemade croutons are the perfect size, flavor, and crunch! They're a great addition to any soup or salad.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12 cups
Calories: 51 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

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 dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cut bread into ¾-inch cubes and place in a large bowl or freezer bag.
  3. Pour the melted butter evenly over the bread cubes and toss very well with your hands until the bread coated on all sides.
  4. Toss with seasonings and cheese until the seasonings adhere to the bread.
  5. Bake approximately 10 minutes and stir. Bake an additional 2-6 minutes or until crisp and lightly golden.
  6. Serve on top of a salad, soup or in a bowl as a snack!

Notes

  • For a lighter version, spray bread cubes with cooking spray in place of melted butter.
  • Croutons can be stored at room temperature for 3-4 days. 
  • For extended storage, keep croutons in the freezer. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before use to warm to room temperature.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 51

% 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.