Savory Homemade Croutons to Transform Your Meals Today

These Homemade Croutons are a delicious way to reduce waste and elevate your salads, soups, and snacks.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Croutons

1 loaf Stale Bread Any stale bread type works, like white or whole grain.
2-3 tablespoons Olive Oil Use any preferred oil, such as vegetable or avocado.
to taste teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste; garlic salt can be used for extra flavor.
1 tablespoon Dried Italian Seasoning Substitute with rosemary, oregano, or adobo seasoning.

Storage

1 gallon Zip Bag Leave the edge slightly open to allow moisture to escape.

Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet
Mixing Bowl
spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC).
Cut the stale bread loaf into approximately 1-inch cubes, about 3-4 cups in total.
In a large mixing bowl, add the bread cubes and drizzle with olive oil, tossing to coat evenly.
Sprinkle salt and dried Italian seasoning over the bread cubes and toss again until coated.
Spread the seasoned bread cubes in a single layer on a greased baking sheet.
Bake for 20-22 minutes, checking for a golden-brown color at around 18 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
Store the croutons in a gallon zip bag, leaving the edge slightly open for moisture control.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Monitor the croutons closely while baking to avoid burning. Use stale bread for the best texture and feel free to experiment with flavors.

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