Homemade Croutons
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups cubed bread about ¼ standard loaf or 6 ounces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or pizza seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (20°C) and line a baking sheet in parchment paper.
- Slice your favorite bread into cubes using a sharp knife.
- Place the bread into a mixing bowl and add Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Toss the bread until evenly coated.
- Spread the unbaked croutons onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Allow to cool, then serve on top of your favorite salad or soup!
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg
