Description
Homemade croutons are the perfect crunchy addition to elevate your salads and soups. Simple to make with minimal ingredients, these golden bites transform even the simplest dishes into gourmet experiences. Whether you use leftover bread or experiment with various seasonings, they offer a delightful burst of flavor that will have everyone reaching for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups stale bread, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut stale bread into one-inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and dried herbs until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned cubes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring halfway through for even crisping.
- Allow to cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 28g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg