Description
Homemade croutons are the perfect way to elevate your salads, soups, and snacks with delightful crunch and flavor. Transform stale bread into golden-brown morsels seasoned with herbs and spices, making them an irresistible addition to any meal. With minimal effort, you can create these tasty bites that not only enhance your dishes but also reduce food waste. Enjoy the satisfying crunch and customizable flavors that homemade croutons bring to your culinary repertoire!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups stale bread, cubed
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the cubed stale bread with olive oil until evenly coated.
- Add garlic powder, dried herbs, and salt; mix well to combine.
- Spread the seasoned bread cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crisp, stirring halfway through.
- Allow the croutons to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg