Garlic Parmesan Croutons
Crispy, crunchy, savory Garlic Parmesan Croutons have 4 ingredients and made in 20 minutes. They are a delicious topping for soups and salads.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
- ¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 Cups Cubed Bread Rustic Bread like Sour Dough, Italian, or French Bread
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Optional Garnish:
- Finely Chopped Parsley or Any Other Fresh Herbs, like Chives, Rosemary, Oregano, or Thyme
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare. Preheat the oven to 350°F/177°C and line a rimmed baking sheet or pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Make the Seasoning Mix. Mix the parmesan cheese and the garlic powder in a small bowl and set aside.2 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese, ¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Cut the Bread. Cut the bread into ½” cubes.
- Oil the Bread Cubes. Place the cubed bread in a large bowl. Using a teaspoon or small plastic bottle, drizzle the cubed bread with half of the olive oil. Turn the cubes with a large spoon and drizzle them with the remaining olive oil.2 Cups Cubed Bread, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- Add the Seasoning. Sprinkle the cubes with the garlic cheese mixture. Using a large spoon turn and toss the bread cubes until they are evenly coated.
- Spread in Pan. Spread and separate the cubes onto the prepared pan in a single layer.
- Bake. Bake the croutons for 12 to 15 minutes or until they are golden brown. Stir them midway through baking to help brown them on all sides. Remove from the oven and use them immediately or cool and store them in a sealed container for up to 5 days. If desired, sprinkle them with a very small amount of finely chopped parsley.Finely Chopped Parsley
Notes
My Top Tips
♡ Keep a close eye on the croutons after they have baked for 8 minutes and have been turned to make sure they don't burn.
♡ Start a zippered plastic "crouton bag" of leftover heels and bits of bread that you cut or tear into bite-sized pieces and store in the refrigerator or freezer. When you have enough you can make a batch of croutons.
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 378mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
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