Caesar Croutons
Caesar croutons are the crowning jewel on a classic Caesar salad and once you make this homemade version, you'll find yourself wondering why you ever bought croutons from the store. There is no comparison and they'll quickly take your Caesar salad game to the next level.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 4 cups (heaping) cubed white bread (I like to use a French baguette)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, thyme.⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- Add bread cubes and toss to coat bread cubes with olive oil mixture. Spread the bread cubes into an even layer on a sheet pan. Don’t crowd the pan.4 cups (heaping) cubed white bread
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp, stirring once to ensure even toasting. If you’re using super fresh bread, they’ll take a little longer to become golden brown. If the bread is day-old and dry, it may brown faster, so keep an eye on it!
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Notes
- Storage: Allow the croutons to cool completely before storing in an airtight container at room temperature. They'll keep for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg
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