Ingredients
4 slices of whole grain bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the bread into ½-inch cubes.
- Toss bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, and salt until evenly coated.
- Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
Herb-infused: Add dried herbs like thyme, oregano, rosemary, or basil.
Spicy: Add cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, or chili flakes.
Cheese: Sprinkle grated Parmesan or cheddar over baked croutons.
Sweet: Add cinnamon and sugar before baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Side / Topping
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 batch
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
