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Parmesan Croutons on a lined baking sheet.
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5 from 1 vote

Parmesan Croutons

A few of these sprinkled in the humblest soup makes it kind of spectacular.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Servings
Author: Katie Workman

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cubed good white bread
  • 3 tablespoons good extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan
  • ½ teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl toss the bread cubes with the olive oil, Parmesan, garlic, and salt and pepper.
  • Spread the croutons on the
    , leaving some space between them. Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes, until the outside in lightly browned and crisp. The middle should still be a bit soft. Remove them from the pan and cool.

Notes

Use good Parmesan for this, since there are so few ingredients that the quality of the bread, the cheese, and the olive oil are what are being showcased. Take the croutons out of the oven before they are totally dry, as they will harden up further as they cool, and it’s nice for them to be a bit chewy in the middle.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg