Homemade Croutons

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Homemade Croutons

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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 91kcal
Author: Cindy Franco Sawyer

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 cups white bread (cut in cubes)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ⅛ tsp pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F.
  • Cut the bread into small cubes, or tear it into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a small bowl.
  • Mix with the olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and top with the bread cubes.
  • Bake until golden, about 15 minutes, then let cool for a few minutes before serving. 

NOTES

Croutons can be made in advance and stored in a sealed container until ready to use.

NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Croutons
Amount per Serving
Calories
91
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Sodium
 
256
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
29
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
11
g
4
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
1
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
59
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.