The Best 8 Spice Croutons Ever
Take your salads, soups, and snacking to the next level with "The Best 8 Spice Croutons Ever" – a crisp, flavor-packed upgrade to ordinary croutons! Made from day-old bread and a bold blend of eight spices, including smoky paprika, zesty garlic powder, and a kick of cayenne, these golden-brown bites are oven-baked to perfection in just 15 minutes. The aromatic combination of oregano, thyme, and cumin ensures every crunchy cube delivers a fragrant burst of seasoning in every bite. Whether you're topping your favorite Caesar salad or munching straight from the jar, these homemade croutons are easy to make and irresistible to eat. Plus, they can be stored for up to a week, making them a pantry staple you'll keep coming back to.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Day-old bread (e.g., baguette, sourdough, or ciabatta)
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika (smoked or sweet)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Cut the day-old bread into small cubes, about 1/2 inch in size. Place the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the bread cubes. Toss the bread lightly with your hands or a spatula to ensure they are evenly coated.
In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, paprika, oregano, thyme, black pepper, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix well.
Sprinkle the spice mixture over the bread cubes. Toss everything again until all the bread cubes are evenly coated with the spices and oil.
Spread the seasoned bread cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the croutons in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
Remove the croutons from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet before serving or storing.
Store the cooled croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3058 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.3 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5265 mg | 229% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 472.9 g | 172% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.9 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.0 g | ||
| Protein | 87.1 g | 174% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 26.6 mg | 148% | |
| Potassium | 1237 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.
