Salad Croutons

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

6 (2-tablespoon) servings

Updated: Feb. 10, 2022
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 cup cubed day-old bread
  • Pinch onion salt

Directions

  1. Pour the oil into an 8-in. square baking pan; add garlic. Bake at 325° until garlic is lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Add bread and onion salt; stir to coat. Bake 10-12 minutes longer or until the bread is lightly browned, stirring frequently. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 36 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.