Easy Garlic Herb Croutons
Croutons. Those golden little nuggets of bread that add texture and flavor to any salad. Store-bought options can be bland, greasy, or packed with unwanted ingredients. Got some day old bread or have a homemade bread recipe that gave you some trouble? With simple ingredients, making Easy Garlic Herb Croutons couldn't be easier!NOTE: This is a larger batch, feel free to cut it in half.
Equipment
- 1 Large Baking Sheet
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
- Parchment Paper optional
Ingredients
- 12 oz/8 cups day old bread of your choice, cubed. SEE NOTES BELOW
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted.
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, salt free.
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 3/4 to 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste.
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the butter, oil, seasoning, salt, and garlic powder. Stir to combine. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add in the cubed bread and drizzle in the butter mixture, Gently mix until well combined.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool completely then store in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks in the fridge. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Notes
Nutritional Values and Servings are estimates only.
Bread- Preferably something sturdy like Sourdough, French, or Butter Bread but anything that you prefer. If you make your own bread, then this is a great time to use up anything that isn't at it's peak freshness or one of those baking flops.
Nutrition
Calories: 542kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 19gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 949mgPotassium: 254mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 93IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 224mgIron: 6mg
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