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Homemade Croutons

Homemade croutons come from humble beginnings, but they can make your salad or soup shine with crunch and texture.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Bread, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 40
Calories: 50kcal
Author: Jessica Fisher
Cost: $1.80

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • bread knife
  • large mixing bowl
  • heavy duty sheet pan
  • parchment paper
  • large airtight container

Ingredients

  • 10 cup bread cubes
  • ¼ cup olive oil
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In large bowl combine bread and olive oil. Toss well to coat.
  • Pour bread cubes onto large baking sheet. Bake in oven for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every five minutes to prevent burning.
  • Cool completely before storing in an airtight container or ziptop bag.

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Notes

Store leftover croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutritional values are based on ¼ cup croutons.

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg