Toaster Croutons

Transform your leftover bread into irresistible, golden-brown toaster croutons in just 10 minutes! This quick and easy recipe uses simple pantry staples like garlic powder, dried parsley, and olive oil to elevate plain bread into crispy, flavorful toppings perfect for soups, salads, or snacking. Designed to make the most of stale bread, these croutons are effortlessly toasted to perfection in a standard toaster or toaster oven, cutting down on prep time while delivering gourmet results. Whether you're looking for a budget-friendly way to reduce food waste or searching for a fast homemade alternative to store-bought croutons, this recipe has you covered.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 slices Bread (any type; stale bread works great)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried parsley
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cut the bread slices into small, bite-sized cubes using a sharp knife.

Step 2

Place the bread cubes into a mixing bowl.

Step 3

Drizzle the olive oil over the bread cubes and toss to coat evenly.

Step 4

Sprinkle the garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper over the bread cubes. Toss again until all the cubes are evenly coated with the seasoning.

Step 5

Lay a piece of parchment paper or foil on the toaster rack to catch any crumbs.

Step 6

Spread the seasoned bread cubes evenly on the toaster tray or rack in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap.

Step 7

Set your toaster or toaster oven to medium heat and toast the bread cubes for about 3-5 minutes. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.

Step 8

Once golden brown and crispy, carefully remove the croutons from the toaster using tongs or a spatula.

Step 9

Allow the croutons to cool slightly before serving. Use them immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	77.9 grams (77.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	292

Total Fat 16.00g	21%
Saturated Fat 2.60g	13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 887mg	39%
Total Carbohydrate 31.10g	11%
Dietary Fiber 2.00g	7%
Total Sugars 3.10g
Protein 5.80g	12%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 86mg	7%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 94mg	2%

*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: 49.4%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 42.7%