Croutons Recipe: Crispy and Flavorful
Crispy homemade croutons with savory seasonings.
Ingredients
- 4 cups day-old crusty bread cubes
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp paprika optional
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan optional
- Optional: Parsley
- Suggested Pairings: Caesar salad iced tea
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F; line a baking sheet.
- Toss bread cubes with oil, salt, pepper, seasonings, and Parmesan.
- Spread on sheet; bake 15-20 min, tossing halfway, until golden.
- Cool 10 min.
- Garnish with parsley; serve with salad and tea.
Notes
- Use stale bread for the best crunch.
- Store at room temperature for up to 1 week, freeze for 1 month.
- Try a gluten-free variation.
- Pair with tomato soup.