Don’t let stale baguettes go to waste! These garlic-parmesan croutons are the perfect crunchy topper for salads and soups. And they’re ridiculously easy to make.
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 (8 ounce) loaf French bread baguette, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- ¾ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 300. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
Step 2
Stir olive oil and garlic together in a bowl. Let sit at room temperature until flavors are infused, about 3 hours.
Step 3
Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Pour garlic oil through a strainer onto the bread; toss to coat bread with oil. Add 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Italian seasoning, paprika, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper; toss to coat. Spread bread cubes out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn croutons and bake 15 minutes more. Push croutons together with a spatula so that they are in a compact rectangle on the baking sheet and no longer spread out; sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese over the top. Bake until cheese is melted and the bread is crispy and crunchy, 10 to 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 474 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat32g | 42% |
Saturated Fat7g | 33% |
Cholesterol13mg | 4% |
Sodium890mg | 39% |
Total Carbohydrate34g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein13g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 7% |
Calcium202mg | 16% |
Iron3mg | 14% |
Potassium118mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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