Seasoned Croutons

Transform your salads, soups, and casseroles with these irresistible homemade seasoned croutons! Made with freshly cubed French or Italian bread and tossed in a flavorful blend of olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried herbs like oregano and parsley, and a hint of salt and pepper, these golden-brown bites are baked to crispy perfection in just 15 minutes. These easy-to-make croutons are not only a delicious way to add crunch to your favorite dishes but also a fantastic way to repurpose day-old bread. Perfectly customizable and ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe will have you ditching store-bought croutons for good!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups (cubed) French or Italian bread
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut the bread into approximately 1/2-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Drizzle the olive oil over the bread cubes, ensuring they are lightly and evenly coated.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the bread cubes and toss to coat evenly.

Step 6

Spread the seasoned bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the croutons are golden brown and crispy.

Step 8

Remove the croutons from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet.

Step 9

Store the cooled croutons in an airtight container for up to a week or serve immediately as a topping for salads or soups.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(999.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2957.2

Total Fat 56.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5925.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 497.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.8g	0%
Total Sugars 14.3g
Protein 86.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 222.3mg	0%
Iron 24.9mg	0%
Potassium 1202.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.9%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 70.0%