Chef John's Homemade Croutons Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Additional: 3hrs

Total: 3hrs55 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Chef John's Homemade Croutons Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup olive oil

4 cloves garlic

finely minced

1 (8 ounce) loaf French bread baguette

cut into 1/2-inch cubes

¾ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

divided

½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ teaspoon salt

1 pinch cayenne pepper

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

Stir olive oil and garlic together in a bowl. Let sit at room temperature until flavors are infused about 3 hours.

Step 3

Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Pour garlic oil through a strainer onto the bread; toss to coat bread with oil. Add 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Italian seasoning paprika black pepper salt and cayenne pepper; toss to coat. Spread bread cubes out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn croutons and bake 15 minutes more. Push croutons together with a spatula so that they are in a compact rectangle on the baking sheet and no longer spread out; sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese over the top. Bake until cheese is melted and the bread is crispy and crunchy 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Homemade Croutons Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 473.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.7g 25%

Carbohydrates: 34.1g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Sugars: 1.7g

Fat: 32.4g 50%

Saturated Fat: 6.6g 33%

Cholesterol: 13.2mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 251.5IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.2mg 40%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 1.4mg 2%

Folate: 86.4mcg 22%

Calcium: 201.9mg 20%

Iron: 2.6mg 15%

Magnesium: 24mg 9%

Potassium: 117.8mg 3%

Sodium: 889.9mg 36%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 31%

Calories From Fat: 291.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.