Homemade Bread Croutons
Transform your salads and soups into gourmet delights with these irresistibly golden, crunchy Homemade Bread Croutons. Made with simple pantry staples like day-old bread, olive oil, garlic powder, and dried oregano, these seasoned bites are baked to perfection in just 15 minutes. The recipe balances savory flavors and crispy textures, offering an easy way to elevate your dishes while reducing food waste. Perfect for meal prep, these croutons stay fresh for up to a week in an airtight container, ready to add a satisfying crunch to every bite. Prepare to impress with this quick, effortless, and versatile recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups day-old bread
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the day-old bread into 1/2-inch cubes. You should have about 4 cups of cubed bread.
Place the bread cubes into a large mixing bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil over the bread cubes, ensuring even distribution.
Sprinkle the garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper onto the cubes.
Gently toss the bread cubes with your hands or a spatula until they are evenly coated with the oil and seasonings.
Spread the seasoned bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the croutons are golden brown and crispy, stirring halfway through the baking time to ensure even cooking.
Remove the croutons from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet.
Once cooled, store the croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3042 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.1 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6093 mg | 265% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 493.1 g | 179% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.7 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.1 g | ||
| Protein | 90.6 g | 181% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1460 mg | 112% | |
| Iron | 36.8 mg | 204% | |
| Potassium | 1192 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.
