It’s so easy to make your own croutons – and they taste better than the store-bought kind, too! These Garlic & Parmesan Croutons are great on top of salads or soup and they make an easy snack!
With the dawn of a new year on the horizon, I’ve been thinking about how I want to make 2016 a better year than 2015 … and although I don’t necessarily believe in making resolutions, I do like having goals! Goals help me know where I’m going and help me stay on track!
One of the things I want to work more on in the new year is cutting out more processed food – or food that I can just as easily make (better) at home! Of course, it will take a bit of planning, but it’s something I’ve been working towards for awhile! While I may still grab something from the store for convenience sake, I hope to continue to rely on these convenience products less and less. Something that was easy for me to switch out was these Garlic & Parmesan Croutons instead of the store-bought stuff!
Not only are most of the store brands over-priced for what you get, but let’s be honest … they don’t really have wow-factor. They’re usually kinda bland … amiright?! I knew I could make them better and cheaper at home, so that’s exactly what I started doing!
This Garlic & Parmesan Croutons recipe is a good recipe to have on hand. It’s the perfect way to use up the last little bits of bread or bread that has seen better days! I like to use French Bread to make my croutons since I almost always have some on hand – but I have used just regular white/wheat bread slices too! Once I started making my own croutons, I just can’t justify spending money on the store-bought kind! Not to mention, these homemade Garlic & Parmesan Croutons taste sooooo much better than anything you’ll find at the store! I love them so much, I like to have a few as a snack sometimes! Of course, they’re perfect on your favorite salads – or even soup, too!
Garlic & Parmesan Croutons
It's so easy to make your own croutons - and they taste better than the store-bought kind, too! These Garlic & Parmesan Croutons are great on top of salads or soup and they make an easy snack!
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp. oregano
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 5 slices day-old bread ( 3/4-inch thick), cut into cubes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- In a large bowl, mix butter, Parmesan cheese, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, and salt together. Add bread cubes and gently mix with a spatula to coat. Spread coated bread cubes onto a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 12-18 minutes. Cool croutons completely before using.
- Store in an airtight container.
Recipe Notes
Note: You can remove the crusts from the bread if you prefer.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Amount Per Serving | As Served |
| Calories 157kcal Calories from fat 97 | |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 35% |
| Transfat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium 146mg | 6% |
| Carbohydrate 12g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 3g | |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g |
| Sat Fat | Less than | 25g |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | |
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Jamie, these look delicious and so much better than from a box! Pinned! Wishing you and your family health, happiness and joy for 2016! Hugs!
I love making homemade croutons, and these look absolutely delicious, Jamie! I don't think these would make it the salad, though. 🙂
Homemade croutons are SO much better than store bought. These ones look especially delicious!