Homemade Croutons Recipe
Servings: 10 Servings
Ingredients
- 14 ounces Italian bread cut into 1-inch cubes; may use any day old, bakery style loaf
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasonings
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and cut the bread into 1 inch cubes.14 ounces Italian bread
- In a small bowl, combine butter, Italian seasonings, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Set aside.8 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon Italian seasonings, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt
- Place stale, cubed bread in a large bowl, and drizzle the butter mixture a little a time onto the bread. Toss the bread as the butter is being drizzled to ensure even coating. After the butter is completely used, continue to toss the bread until all the seasonings are evenly distributed.
- Transfer the bread onto 2 baking sheets, and bake for 10 minutes stirring at 5 minute intervals. If the croutons aren’t crispy enough at 10 minutes, add an additional 3-5 minutes of bake time.
- Remove from the oven, and allow the croutons to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a large plastic zip bag or an airtight container for storage. Can be stored on your counter for up to 5 days.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of approximately 2 tablespoons. Actual calories will vary.
*If the bread is fresh, cut it into cubes and place it onto baking sheets. Bake at 250 degrees for 30-45 minutes, stirring at 15 minute intervals. This will dry out the bread. Continue with the recipe as written.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Croutons Recipe
Serving Size
0.25 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
304
% Daily Value*
Fat
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
13
g
65
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
24
mg
8
%
Sodium
336
mg
14
%
Potassium
98
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
21
g
7
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
12
g
13
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
288
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
0.04
mg
0
%
Calcium
11
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
