Seasoned Croutons

Name: Seasoned Croutons
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 cups.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; Pinch salt; 6 slices day-old bread, cubed

My homemade croutons make any salad outstanding.—Shelley McKinney, New Castle, Indiana

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
Pinch salt
6 slices day-old bread, cubed

Directions

In an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan, combine the butter, oil and seasonings. Heat in a 300° oven until butter is melted. Remove from the oven; stir to combine.
Add bread cubes and toss to coat. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Cool. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 60 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 111mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Seasoned Croutons in Quick Cooking March/April 2000

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Jonna

Feb 8, 2019

I just loved these. I knew I was going to as soon as I smelled the spices after I mixed them up. I used my homemade sourdough bread and the croutons were divine. I do not know why I waited so long to make these from scratch.
mollymay4

Dec 12, 2017

Followed the recipe exactly as stated and they are very good! Like the other reviewers, I had to cook them longer to get the desired browning but no big deal Well worth it. Will not be having store bought croutons at our house anymore.
amsm

Dec 29, 2016

These are tasty! The seasoning combination is right on, and they toasted up nicely. They tasted great on a lettuce salad with homemade ranch! I did have to toast mine a little longer than what the recipe called for, but otherwise they came out perfect!
justmbeth

Mar 24, 2014

Good, quick croutons. Had issues gauging the quantity of 6 slices of bread for appropriate seasoning to bread ratio. My bread was small in diameter.
kerrizims

Mar 17, 2014

The seasoning is excellent. For a different flavor, omit the basil and oregano and try dill.
katlaydee3

Aug 25, 2013

Great with the Caesar Salad recipe in the same issue.
bdhlsk

Aug 16, 2012

Fast and easy !!! Taste very good !!!
intlanne

Feb 2, 2012

The croutons were tasty. I had to cook them a little longer than listed to crisp them up more; otherwise, the recipe was easy and quick.
phillips910

Sep 1, 2011

I like that these croutons are a low-sodium alternative to packaged croutons from the grocery store.
RachaelMontague

Mar 3, 2011

I had alot of leftover french bread.I doubled the recipe...I made these and we had them in our salad and nibbled at the rest for a snack..Everybody enjoyed them.