These crispy, golden brown homemade croutons are perfect for your salads and soups.
Ingredients
- 4 cups French bread cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs optional, such as basil, oregano, or thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed French bread, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. If using, add the dried herbs.
- Toss until the bread cubes are evenly coated.
- Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the croutons are golden brown and crispy.
- Let the croutons cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 2mgIron: 3mg