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Garlic Parmesan Croutons

Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword Garlic Parmesan Croutons
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 85 kcal
Author Chris Scheuer

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large clove minced garlic or 2 small
  • 6 cups crustless cubed day-old bread* cut into ½-inch cubes
  • sea salt I like Maldon Sea Salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325˚F.
  2. Place the garlic, butter and olive oil in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, remove bowl and stir. Return to microwave for another 30 seconds until butter is melted and garlic is fragrant. This may take another 10-20 seconds depending on your microwave.
  3. Add cubed bread to bowl with butter mixture. Toss gently to coat. Immediately add Parmesan cheese, a sprinkle of sea salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Toss again to coat.
  4. Transfer bread mixture to a large baking sheet and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes then remove, and stir. The croutons on the outside will tend to brown quicker than those in the center. Return to oven, and bake for about 15 more minutes or until crisp and golden. Allow to cool completely, then store in an airtight container. Can be frozen for several weeks in an airtight container or ziplock back. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Recipe Notes

Notes: You can really use any type of bread. I prefer an artisan-type bread, but you can use leftover hamburger buns, dinner rolls, sandwich bread, whole grain breads, baguettes, etc. The only kind of bread I wouldn't recommend is the super soft, white, squishy grocery store type.

Nutrition Facts
Garlic Parmesan Croutons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 129mg6%
Potassium 25mg1%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 0g0%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 80IU2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.