Caesar Croutons
Transform your salads and soups with these irresistibly crisp and flavorful Caesar Croutons, a homemade delight that’s miles ahead of store-bought varieties! Using perfectly cubed French baguette or crusty bread, these croutons are infused with a savory blend of olive oil, garlic powder, dried oregano, and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese, then baked to golden perfection. Ready in just 25 minutes, they’re an effortless addition to elevate your Caesar salads, creamy soups, or even snacking bowls. With straightforward ingredients and easy baking techniques, this recipe is the ultimate guide to achieving crunchy, umami-packed croutons your dishes deserve. Plus, they store beautifully for up to five days!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (cubed) French baguette or crusty bread
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
Cut the baguette or crusty bread into 1-inch cubes to make approximately 4 cups.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, dried oregano, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well blended.
Add the bread cubes to the bowl and gently toss them in the olive oil mixture until all pieces are evenly coated.
Spread the coated bread cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded for even baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the croutons are golden brown and crispy.
Remove the croutons from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. They will crisp up further as they cool.
Store cooled croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or enjoy immediately on your favorite Caesar salad or soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2623 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.8 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 6590 mg | 287% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 545.5 g | 198% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.1 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.4 g | ||
| Protein | 90.3 g | 181% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 308 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 24.1 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 1176 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
