Best Zesty Homemade Croutons Recipes

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Provided by Eve Peterson @mumm6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package(s) rye bread(light or dark)
1 package(s) white or wheat bread
1 cup(s) olive oil
1/2 cup(s) parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon(s) garlic powder
1 tablespoon(s) italian seasoning
1 tablespoon(s) pepper
1 teaspoon(s) salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375. Cut bread into 1 inch cubes. Put in large bowl and drizzle olive oil over bread until well coated. Sprinkle cheese, garlic powder, italian seasoning, and salt and pepper over bread cubes and mix. Transfer to large baking pan or cookie sheet and arrange to one layer. Bake 10 min. remove pan from oven and stir. Bake for 10 more min. or until desired crunchiness. Cool on pan and transfer to air-tight container.(Day old bread can be used).

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Provided by Peggy White @PeggySue67

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package(s) rye bread (light or dark)
1 package(s) white or wheat bread
1 cup(s) olive oil, extra virgin
1/2 cup(s) parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon(s) garlic powder
1 tablespoon(s) italian seasoning
1 tablespoon(s) freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon(s) salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Cut bread into 1 inch cubes
Put in large mixing bowl & drizzle olive oil over the bread until well coated
Sprinkle cheese, garlic powder, italian seasoning, and salt & pepper over bread cubes and mix
Transfer to a large baking pan or cookie sheet and arrange to one layer
Bake for 10 minutes, remove pan from oven and stir croutons
Bake for 10 more minutes or until desired crunchiness
Cool on pan and transfer to air-tight container
Amount of seasoning can be adjusted to your preference. Bread doesn't have to be fresh - we buy day old bread from the store's bakery. The aroma while cooking will make your house smell great!