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Homemade Croutons with Parmesan and Herbs

Homemade Croutons with Parmesan and Herbs

One bite of these homemade croutons and you'll want to add them to all of your salads!

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Keyword homemade croutons
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings, about ⅓ cup each
Calories 103 kcal
Author Kirsten Morningstar

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 4 slices whole-grain bread crusts removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tsp. dried parsley or basil or oregano
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper to taste; optional
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese divided use

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 300° F.

  2. Lightly coat baking sheet with spray; set aside.

  3. Combine bread, parsley, and garlic powder in a medium bowl; mix well. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

  4. Spread bread mixture in an even layer on baking sheet. Top with any seasoning mixture remaining in the bowl. Lightly coat bread with spray. Sprinkle with half of cheese.

  5. Bake for 10 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown. Turn bread pieces over.

  6. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown.

  7. Store in an air-tight container.

Recipe Notes

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