Seasoned Croutons
Transform your salads, soups, and casseroles with these irresistible homemade seasoned croutons! Made with freshly cubed French or Italian bread and tossed in a flavorful blend of olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried herbs like oregano and parsley, and a hint of salt and pepper, these golden-brown bites are baked to crispy perfection in just 15 minutes. These easy-to-make croutons are not only a delicious way to add crunch to your favorite dishes but also a fantastic way to repurpose day-old bread. Perfectly customizable and ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe will have you ditching store-bought croutons for good!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (cubed) French or Italian bread
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the bread into approximately 1/2-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil over the bread cubes, ensuring they are lightly and evenly coated.
In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the bread cubes and toss to coat evenly.
Spread the seasoned bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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.
Store the cooled croutons in an airtight container for up to a week or serve immediately as a topping for salads or soups.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2957 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.4 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5926 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 497.4 g | 181% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.8 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 86.2 g | 172% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 24.9 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 1202 mg | 26% | |
*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.
