Homemade Croutons
Whether you choose to make these with butter or olive oil, this recipe is a simple way to make a great crouton!
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 323kcal
Ingredients
SO WHAT YOU'RE GONNA NEED IS:
Olive Oil Version:
- 1 cup Sourdough Bread (cubed)
- 1 cup Pumpernickel Bread (cubed)
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder (adjust to taste)
- To taste Salt
- To taste Pepper (optional)
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon Parmesan Cheese
- To taste Favorite Spice (like Thyme, Sage, Rosemary)
Butter Version:
- 2 cups Sourdough Bread (cubed)
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder (adjust to taste)
- To taste Salt
- To taste Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Parmesan Cheese
YOU'LL ALSO NEED:
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Large Spoon Check your drawer
- Baking Sheet
- Silicone Baking Mat
- Bread Knife
- Glass measuring cup Microwave safe
Instructions
- Cut Bread into 1-inch cubes. (Note: About two cups total.)
- Place cubed Bread into the Mixing Bowl.
- Add Garlic Powder, Salt and Pepper.
- Add olive oil or butter, depending on the style you want to make.
- Add any optional ingredients, like spices or parmesan cheese.
- Mix Bread until thoroughly coated with all the ingredients.
- Place cubes of Bread on a Baking Sheet. (Note: keep cubes of Bread in a single layer and spread out so they are not touching and there is some space between them.)
- Bake at 375°F for about 10-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown. (Note: the fresher the bread, the longer it will take)
- Enjoy on soups, salads or even as a snack.
Nutrition
Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg