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Garlic Bread Croutons

Name: Garlic Bread Croutons
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 8 servings (0.5 cup each)
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 8 oz sturdy bread (such as sourdough or French bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes); 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted); 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 pcs garlic (cloves, minced); 1.5 tsp dried Italian seasoning; 0.75 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)

POPULARITY

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

Crispy, golden-brown cubes of bread tossed in garlic butter and herbs, then baked to perfection. The perfect crunchy topping for your favorite salads and soups, ready in under 30 minutes.

PREP

10m

COOK

18m

SERVES

0.5 CUP

160 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 8 servings

8 ozsturdy bread · such as sourdough or French bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes4 tbspunsalted butter · melted2 tbspolive oil3 pcsgarlic · cloves, minced1.5 tspdried Italian seasoning¾ tspsalt½ tspblack pepper · freshly ground

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

160

CALORIES · 0.5 CUP

Protein3g · 8%

Carbs15g · 38%

Fat10g · 56%

Fiber1g

Sodium358mg

Potassium47mg

Phosphorus32mg

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INSTRUCTIONS

7 steps. 18 minutes total.

7 STEPS

1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
- a.Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Step 2
- a.Place the bread cubes in a large bowl.
3
Step 3
- a.In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
4
Pour the garlic butter mixture over the bread cubes
- a.Toss gently with your hands or a spatula until all the cubes are evenly coated.
5
Step 5
- a.Spread the coated bread cubes in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Avoid overcrowding the pan for maximum crispiness.
6
Step 6
- a.Bake for 15-20 minutes, tossing them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy. Keep a close eye on them during the last few minutes to prevent burning.
7
Remove from the oven and let the croutons cool completely on the baking sheet
- a.They will get even crispier as they cool.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

4 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
For the best texture, use bread that is a day or two old. Stale bread is drier and will result in crispier croutons.
2
Don't overcrowd the baking sheet. Use two sheets if necessary to ensure the croutons bake evenly and don't steam.
3
For a more subtle garlic flavor, substitute the fresh minced garlic with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
4
Let the croutons cool completely before storing. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

vegan

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Garlic Bread Croutons

For 8 servings

7 steps. 18 minutes total.

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)

Step 2

Step 3

Pour the garlic butter mixture over the bread cubes

Step 5

Step 6

Remove from the oven and let the croutons cool completely on the baking sheet

What to keep in mind.

Adapt it for your goals.

Vegan

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