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Cracked Black Pepper & Parmesan Croutons

Cracked Black Pepper & Parmesan Croutons

Homemade croutons that take just 15 minutes, but they make such a big difference as store-bought versions often lack texture or go stale quickly, while these come out of the oven fresh, fragrant, and irresistible. The parmesan adds a salty, nutty bite, while the cracked pepper gives each crouton a warm, zesty kick.

Author: Browndis

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 77 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 3 cups - day-old sourdough bread
  • 3 tablespoons - olive oil
  • ½ cup - parmesan
  • ¼ tsp - garlic powder
  • 1 tsp - black pepper
  • ¼ tsp - salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. Toss with the olive oil, garlic powder, grated parmesan, salt and cracked black pepper and toss until evenly coated.
  3. Spread bread cubes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  4. Bake 12–15 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
  5. Cool slightly before serving — they will crisp more as they cool.

Nutrition

Energy: 77 kcal | Total Fat: 7 g | Saturated: 2 g | Trans: 0 g | Cholesterol: 5 mg | Total Carbs: 1 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugars: 0 g | Proteins: 2 g | Sodium: 185 mg | Polyunsaturated: 1 g | Monounsaturated: 5 g

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