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Homemade Croutons

Whether you choose to make these with butter or olive oil, this recipe is a simple way to make a great crouton!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Bread, Condiment
Cuisine: American, Salad, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: bread, butter, caesar salad, croutons, olive oil, salad, salad croutons, toasted
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 323kcal
Author: Fucci

Ingredients

SO WHAT YOU'RE GONNA NEED IS:

    Olive Oil Version:

    Optional Ingredients:

    • 1 Tablespoon Parmesan Cheese
    • To taste Favorite Spice (like Thyme, Sage, Rosemary)

    Butter Version:

    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