Texas Toast Croutons

Transform your salads, soups, and casseroles with the rich, buttery crunch of homemade Texas Toast Croutons! This easy recipe turns thick-cut Texas toast into golden, crispy bites seasoned with garlic, parsley, and a touch of salt and pepper. Gently coated in a luxurious blend of melted butter and olive oil, these croutons are baked to perfection in just 20 minutes. Perfectly crispy on the outside yet light and airy on the inside, they provide the ideal texture for any dish. With simple pantry ingredients and minimal prep time, these irresistible croutons are a flavorful upgrade to any meal. Store leftovers (if there are any!) in an airtight container to keep the crunch going all week long!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 slices Texas toast bread
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Cut the Texas toast bread slices into 1-inch cubes to form croutons.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, stir in the garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and ground black pepper.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and add the olive oil, mixing well to combine.

Step 5

Place the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl and drizzle the garlic-butter mixture over them. Toss gently to ensure the bread cubes are evenly coated.

Step 6

Spread the coated bread cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the croutons are golden brown and crispy.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and allow the croutons to cool completely on the baking sheet before storing or serving.

Step 9

Store any leftover croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	331.2 grams (331.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1393

Total Fat 94.10g	121%
Saturated Fat 35.40g	177%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 124mg	41%
Sodium 2392mg	104%
Total Carbohydrate 122.90g	45%
Dietary Fiber 6.60g	24%
Total Sugars 12.10g
Protein 19.10g	38%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 269mg	21%
Iron 10mg	54%
Potassium 236mg	5%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.9%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 34.7%