These crunchy, buttery sourdough croutons are tossed in Olive Oil and sprinkled with freshly Grated Parmesan cheese. They’re so easy to make at home and can be ready in just 15 minutes!
This is a perfect way to make use of some older stale bread that you might have lying around, especially a nice crusty homemade loaf.
BEST MADE FOR HOMEMADE CROUTONS
-A loaf of crusty Artisan bread is perfect for making croutons, particularly if it’s about 3 days old.
-Perfect examples include Sourdough, Ciabatta, and French Bread.
BEST OLIVE OIL FOR CROUTONS
-Make sure you use high quality extra virgin olive oil when making this recipe.
SHELF LIFE OF HOMEMADE CROUTONS
-Homemade croutons made with Parmesan cheese can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
–To extend the shelf life of homemade croutons, omit the Parmesan cheese and store for up to two weeks.
Homemade Croutons
Servings:
10
| Prep Time 10 MINS | Cook Time 10 MINS | Total Time 20 MINS |
| Author Zeeshan | Course: SALAD | Cuisine: AMERICAN |
These crunchy, buttery sourdough croutons are tossed in Olive Oil and sprinkled with freshly Grated Parmesan cheese. They’re so easy to make at home and can be ready in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 loaf sourdough bread 3 days old
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese finely grated
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Cut the sour dough bread into bite-sized cubes.
- Place the cubes on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic powder salt, and pepper.
- Use a large spoon to toss the cubes and evenly coat them in the oil and toppings.
- Spread the cubes around, leaving space around each one so that the edges can crisp up. Use 2 baking sheets if needed.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown and crisp. (Mine were done after 10 minutes exactly.)
- Leave them on the baking sheet to cool. Once fully cooled, store them in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
Recipe Notes
- French Bread and Ciabatta Bread are also perfect for making croutons.
- To extend the shelf life of homemade croutons, omit the Parmesan cheese and store for up to two weeks.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Calories: 186, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 1 mg, Sodium: 322 mg, Potassium: 57 mg, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 1 g, Protein: 6 g, Vitamin A: 15%, Vitamin C: 0.1%, Calcium: 44%, Iron: 1.7%
