Crescent City Croutons
Crisp, golden, and bursting with Southern flair, Crescent City Croutons bring a bold New Orleans twist to your salads, soups, or snack cravings. Made from hearty sourdough bread and infused with a savory blend of Creole seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and dried thyme, these homemade croutons deliver a perfect balance of crunch and zesty flavor in every bite. The butter and olive oil coating ensures even browning, while the touch of black pepper adds a gentle kick. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe is your go-to for elevating any dish with a touch of Cajun-inspired spice. Store them for up to a week to enjoy delicious, restaurant-quality croutons whenever you need them!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups sourdough bread
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Cut the sourdough bread into 1-inch cubes, ensuring even sizes for uniform cooking.
Step 3
In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil and butter. Heat over medium-low until the butter is melted. Remove from heat.
Step 4
Stir the Creole seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper into the butter-oil mixture until well blended.
Step 5
Place the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the seasoned butter-oil mixture over the bread, tossing gently with a spatula to evenly coat each cube.
Step 6
Spread the coated bread cubes onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove the tray, carefully flip the croutons, and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
Step 8
Allow the croutons to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving or storing.
Step 9
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (679.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1888.4 |
| Total Fat 71.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 20.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 116mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3867.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 272.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.0g | |
| Protein 54.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 241.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 529.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories