Garlic Parmesan Croutons
Making Homemade Croutons is easy - all you need is bread, oil, and seasoning. They are cheaper and taste so much better than store-bought.
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 206kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium clove garlic minced
- 4 cups (10 ounces) cubed high-quality stale bread (use gluten-free bread if you need to make gluten-free croutons)
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F and move oven rack to the upper middle position. Mix 4 Tablespoons olive oil and the minced garlic together in a small bowl. Let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- Place 4 cups (10 ounces) cubed high-quality stale bread into a large bowl. Toss with olive oil/garlic mixture, ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown, stirring every 3-4 minutes.
- Cool on baking sheet. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Use in salads or soups.
Notes
For crunchy croutons, use crusty artisan bread. For croutons that are a little softer, use sandwich bread.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 2mg
