Low Sodium Texas Toast Croutons
Transform your favorite soups and salads with these crispy, flavorful Low Sodium Texas Toast Croutons! Made from thick-sliced Texas toast bread and seasoned with a tantalizing blend of salt-free garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, and black pepper, this recipe delivers bold taste without extra sodium. Perfectly baked to golden perfection in just minutes, these croutons add crunch and depth to any dish while letting you control the salt content—a healthy twist on a classic topping. Easy to prepare and great for storing, these homemade croutons offer a guilt-free way to upgrade your meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Texas toast bread (thick-sliced white or whole-grain bread)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder (salt-free)
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (salt-free)
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the Texas toast bread slices into 1-inch cubes. Aim for even-sized cubes for uniform cooking.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, and black pepper. Mix well to form a seasoned oil mixture.
Add the bread cubes to the mixing bowl. Gently toss until all cubes are coated evenly with the seasoned oil.
Spread the seasoned bread cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Ensure they are not overlapping for even crisping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through to promote even browning.
Once the croutons turn golden brown and crispy, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet.
Store the cooled croutons in an airtight container for up to 1 week, or use them immediately as a topping for soups and salads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
880 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.2 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 805 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.9 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 16.9 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 183 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 249 mg | 5% | |
*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.
