Garlic Parmesan Croutons
It's so easy to make your own Garlic Parmesan Croutons - and they taste better than the store-bought kind, too! Crunchy and flavorful.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- Silicone Pot Holder Trivet Mats - Hot Pads Spoon Rest, Multipurpose Trivet for Hot Dishers Heat Resistant Food Grade Silicone Set of 4
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoons dried oregano
- ½ teaspoons dried thyme
- ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon 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.
Notes
- You can remove the crusts from the bread if you prefer.
- Almost any kind of bread can be turned into croutons - leftover hot dog and hamburger buns, sandwich bread, baguettes, etc. I like to save odds and ends pieces of bread in a ziptop bag in the freezer until I have enough bread to make croutons.
How do I store homemade croutons?
- Store homemade croutons in an airtight container at room temperature. They should stay crispy for several days to a week.
Can I freeze homemade croutons?
- Yes, you can freeze homemade croutons. Place them in an airtight container or a freezer-safe bag, and they can be stored in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
How do I re-crisp soggy croutons?
- If your croutons have become soggy, you can re-crisp them by placing them on a baking sheet and reheating them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for a few minutes until they regain their crispiness.
Nutrition
Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
