Easy Homemade Croutons
from kristineskitchenblog.comEasy Homemade Croutons - it takes just a few ingredients and a few minutes to make these garlic herb croutons. Try this crouton recipe and take your salads and soups to a whole new delicious level!
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 160kcal
Ingredients
- 8 thick slices crusty bread French bread, ciabatta, multigrain, baguette, etc.
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 small or 1 large clove garlic minced (or 1/8-1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley*
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme*
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a rimmed baking sheet lightly with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- Cut bread into 1-inch pieces and place in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Pour the oil mixture over the bread and use your hands to toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the croutons in an even layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned and crisp. Begin checking on the croutons at about 8 minutes, as bake time may vary.
- Let the croutons cool completely on the pan before storing.
Notes
*Substitute other herbs as desired. You can also use dried herbs. Use 1/3 the amount if using dried herbs as a substitute for fresh.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 cup | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 188mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g
