28.5 Cals 2 Protein 5 Carbs 6.5 Fats
PREP TIME:
2 mins
COOK TIME:
28 mins
TOTAL TIME:
30 mins
YIELD:16 SERVINGS
COURSE:Salad
CUISINE:American
Healthier homemade croutons made with whole grain bread, Italian seasoning and shredded parmesan cheese. These are so simple to make, with ingredients you probably already have on hand.
INGREDIENTS
olive oil spray, I used my mister
6 slices 100% whole grain bread, I used Pepperidge Farm 15 grain*
1 tsp garlic powder
sea salt, to taste
3-4 tsp dried Italian seasoning, or dried parsley
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
fresh black pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat over to 300°F.
Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray.
Remove the crust and cut the bread into small cubes.
Combine the garlic powder, salt and Italian seasoning in a medium bowl.
Spread the bread cubes on prepared cookie sheet in a single layer.
Spray the top with more oil to coat and top with half of the seasoning and half of the shredded cheese; season with black pepper then bake for 14 minutes or until dry, crispy, and golden brown.
Turn the croutons over, spray a little more oil and sprinkle with remaining seasoning, black pepper and shredded cheese; bake for an additional 14 minutes until done.
Store croutons in air-tight container or ziplock bag.
Makes 4 cups.
Enjoy!
NOTES
*This should be about 5 1/2 oz after the crust is removed, before baking. This was calculated as such.
Serving: 1/4 cup, Calories: 28.5kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 6.5g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 47mg, Fiber: 0.9g, Sugar: 0.7gBlue Smart Points:1Green Smart Points:1Purple Smart Points:1Points +:1