Croutons From Scratch
Skip the store-bought and make your own croutons with homemade stale bread!
Servings 8 cups
Calories 185kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 cups cubed stale bread 425 g, 1 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Pink himalayan salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season: Add the cubed bread to a large bowl, add olive oil and mix well. Add salt and Italian seasoning and mix well.
- Bake: Add the tray to the middle rack of the oven and bake for 15 minutes, stirring after 7 minutes.
- Enjoy: Add to your favorite salad or soup and enjoy!
Notes
Storage
Store in an airtight container or ziplock bag and store on the counter or at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Customize!
Use your favorite specialty salt or seasonings!
Favorite Breads to Use:
Easy White Sandwich Bread, Dan's Como Bread, No Knead Rosemary Garlic Bread, Homemade Hawaiian Sandwich Bread
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 701mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg
