Use these croutons as a tasty crunch to salads and soups, or enjoy them as snacks.
You can increase or decrease the amount of ingredients
according to your taste.
You
can use melted butter instead of olive oil or a combination of both.
Time in the oven is crucial on this recipe.
What You Need:
- About 200 gr stale bread
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, mashed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Optional: dried herbs like parsley, oregano or thyme.
What To Do:
Mix all ingredients but not the bread in a large bowl
Cut bread into small cubes and toss them into the bowl stirring until all pieces are covered with the oil mix.
Spread
bread cubes on a large baking sheet on a single layer.
Bake
for 20 to 25 minutes.
After 10 minutes toss the croutons.
Keep tossing and checking the croutons every 15 minutes.
The
croutons must be crisp and golden so on the last 15 minutes keep watching and
trying them to see if they are crispy inside as well.
Let
them cool off completely in the baking sheet before storing, about 1 to 2 hours.
Better if used the same day.
Store
in airtight container.
