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Homemade Croutons

Up your salad game with the BEST Homemade Croutons! A simple combination of fresh bread, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and seasonings, they're way better than store bought and so easy to make!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 57kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 1 French or Sourdough baguette
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Using a sharp serrated knife, cut the bread into cubes about 1 inch in size and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • Drizzle the bread cubes with olive oil and toss to coat.
  • Combine the parsley, garlic powder, salt & pepper and sprinkle evenly over the croutons.
  • Spread the coated croutons in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes, or until crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 129mg