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Homemade Croutons

5 from 2 votes

Healthier homemade croutons made with whole grain bread, Italian seasoning and shredded parmesan cheese.

Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 28

Total Time: 30

Yield: 16 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

olive oil spray (I used my mister)
6 slices 100% whole grain bread (Dave's Killer Bread Good Seed or 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.

Notes

*This should be about 5 1/2 oz after the crust is removed, before baking. This was calculated as such.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 cup, Calories: 28.5kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 6.5g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 47mg, Fiber: 0.9g, Sugar: 0.7g

- WW Points: 1

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