Garlic Parmesan Croutons, delicious crispy croutons, perfect for salads, soups, just in a bowl at parties, oh so many good ways to eat these! This is a very quick and easy recipe, and also flexible with the flavors.
Here, I've made garlic and Parmesan Cheese, although you could add your favorite herbs, such as parsley, thyme, oregano, or indeed some spices, such as Turmeric, paprika, cajun spice mix... actually the sky's the limit with how you want to make the taste.
I love to make my own croutons. I think, once you have done them, you won't ever go back to shop bought. They truly are delicious.
Often, croutons are used as a topping for salads, or to add when you serve soup, because of their crispy texture, it always adds another nice dimension to what you are eating.
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I've also served bowls of croutons at parties, just like you would nuts or potato chips, with a variety of flavours.
They always go fast, so if you want to make these for a crowd, be sure to make plenty!
For this recipe, you will see in the photos I cut them in to cubes.
You can also use small cookie cutters and make different shapes, or cut them into long finger sizes, whatever you like!
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Yield
3 - 4 Persons
Ingredients you'll need
- Bread - You can use white or brown. I prefer white but it's entirely up to you!
- Olive Oil
- Cheese - Parmesan finely grated. It's full of flavor and smells wonderful!
- Seasonings - we've used garlic salt, so be aware you won't need to add any extra salt when seasoning, just pepper if you wish.
See the recipe card below for quantities.
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 200 C or 400 F
2. Remove crusts from the bread and cut in to cubes or other shapes of your choice, then place the bread in to a mixing bowl.
3. Sprinkle the garlic salt and Parmesan and the pepper. Then drizzle the olive oil all over.
4. Use a spoon or your hands, or if you feel confident, shake the bowl and toss the bread cubes so everything is nicely combined.
Spread the bread cubes evenly on the baking tray.
5. Place in the oven for about 10 minutes of until golden brown.
Keep an eye on them because they can turn from golden to burnt fast!!
When done, remove from the oven and allow to cool. Serve as desired.
Storage
These croutons will keep in an air-tight container (once cooled) for a few days and still be lovely and crunchy crispy.
Enjoy!
Recipe Card
Garlic Parmesan Croutons
Garlic Parmesan Croutons.
Delicious crispy croutons, perfect for salads, soups, just in a bowl at parties, oh so many good ways to eat these!
Ingredients
- 4 Slices of bread, crust removed. (I used white bread)
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon grated fine Parmesan cheese
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 C or 400 F.
- Remove crusts from the bread and cut in to cubes or other shapes of your choice, then place the bread in to a mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle the garlic salt and Parmesan and the pepper. Then drizzle the olive oil all over.
- Use a spoon or your hands, or if you feel confident, shake the bowl and toss the bread cubes so everything is nicely combined. Spread the bread cubes evenly on the baking tray.
- Place in the oven for about 10 minutes of until golden brown. Keep an eye on them because they can turn from golden to burnt fast!!
- When done, remove from the oven and allow to cool. Serve as desired.
These croutons will keep in an air tight container (once cooled) for a few days and still be lovely and crunchy crispy.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 121Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 574mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 3g
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate
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