Baked Herb and Garlic Croutons
Easy homemade croutons, baked with herbs, garlic and Parmesan! You'll never go back to store-bought croutons.
Servings 6 -7 cups
Calories 67kcal
Equipment
- Non-slip Silicone Pastry Mat Extra Large with Measurements 28''By 20'' for Silicone Baking Mat, Counter Mat, Dough Rolling Mat,Oven Liner,Fondant/Pie Crust Mat By Folksy Super Kitchen (2028, red)
Ingredients
- 2 large garlic cloves peeled and sliced lengthwise
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt plus additional salt for sprinkling
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 loaf of Italian bread or other hearty white bread
- 1/4 cup finely grated fresh Parmesan optional
Instructions
- Slice the bread into 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch cubes, for a total of 7-8 cups bread cubes. You will probably not need to use the whole loaf of bread.
- Set the bread cubes aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, with a rack placed in the middle of the oven.
- Combine the garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, pepper, and olive oil, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove and discard the garlic.
- Place the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl, and drizzle with the oil mixture. Stir and toss to combine.
- Spread the bread cubes on an ungreased baking sheet. Place on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle the croutons with Parmesan (optional) and return to the oven. Bake for 5-10 minutes more, or until they are golden and starting to be crispy.
- Sprinkle the croutons with the additional salt, to taste. Let the croutons cool before storing in an airtight container.
- The croutons will stay fresh in the pantry for about one week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g