Caesar Salad Croutons
Transform your Caesar salads with these golden, crispy Caesar Salad Croutons, bursting with savory Parmesan, a hint of garlic, and fragrant oregano. Made from day-old baguette cubes, these homemade croutons are elevated with a simple yet flavorful olive oil seasoning blend that toasts to perfection in just 15 minutes. Perfectly crunchy and packed with bold flavors, they’re an irresistible addition to any salad or soup. Best of all, they can be prepped in minutes and stored for easy use throughout the week. Say goodbye to store-bought croutons and elevate your salads with this quick, satisfying recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Day-old baguette (or crusty bread)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 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.
Cut the day-old baguette or crusty bread into 1-inch cubes. Aim for evenly sized pieces to ensure even toasting.
In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to make a seasoning mixture.
Add the bread cubes to the bowl and toss thoroughly, ensuring every piece is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
Spread the coated bread cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Avoid overcrowding to allow for even crisping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, 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 continue to crisp up as they cool.
Once cooled, store the croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or use immediately as a crunchy topping for Caesar salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2457 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.1 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 5085 mg | 221% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 423.0 g | 154% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.7 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 71.9 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 268 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 19.3 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 939 mg | 20% | |
*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.
