Homemade Croutons
Servings 24 servings
Calories 128kcal
Ingredients
- 24 oz loaf of sourdough bread (to equal 6 -8 cups)
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 Tbsp dried Italian seasoning
- 2-3 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic salt or table salt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a large sheet pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the bread into 3/4 inch cubes. Add to a large mixing bowl.
- Melt butter in a small microwave safe bowl. To the bowl add the olive oil, Italian seasoning, granulated garlic, onion powder and garlic salt, whisking to combine.
- Add the seasoned butter to the cubed bread. Using your hands or a rubber spatula, stir gently until fully coated. Pour onto the prepared pan in a single layer.
- Sprinkle the bread with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and crisp, stopping to stir halfway through baking. You can increase the oven temperature and broil at the end to brown further, if desired.
- Serve warm or at room temperature on salads, with soup or chili. Yield: 6-8 cups
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg