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Beautiful and savory sourdough croutons with plenty of cheese and herbs.

Cheese Croutons Made with Sourdough and Fresh Herbs

These homemade herb and Parmesan sourdough croutons are crisp, flavorful, and simple to make with day-old bread and fresh herbs from the garden. They add the perfect crunch to soups, salads, or pasta dishes and make a thoughtful homemade gift when packaged in small jars or treat bags.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 130 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups sourdough bread, cut into ¾ to 1 inch cubes (day-old preferred)
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional, deepens flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped thyme
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped oregano
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary
  • 2 tablespoon finely grated Parmesan cheese (mixed in before baking)
  • 2 tablespoon additional Parmesan cheese (for tossing after baking)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Add the sourdough cubes to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and melted butter. Toss until the bread is evenly coated.
  • Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, chopped parsley, thyme, oregano, rosemary, and 2 tablespoon Parmesan. Toss again until the bread is well seasoned.
  • Spread the seasoned bread cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, flip the croutons, then bake for another 8 to 12 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
  • While the croutons are still warm, sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and fresh dill or parsley. Toss gently to coat.
  • Allow the croutons to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to one week.

Notes

  • If the croutons soften over time, place them back in a 350°F oven for a few minutes to re-crisp.
  • For longer storage, freeze in a sealed container. Toast straight from frozen until warm and crisp.
  • These also make great gifts. Package in small jars or treat bags to share with friends and neighbors.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupsCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3.5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 260mgFiber: 1g
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