Ingredients for Crescent City Croutons
- Day Old French Bread
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Granulated Garlic
- Pickled Garlic
- Granulated Onion
- Paprika
- Ground Cayenne Pepper
- White Pepper
- Black Pepper
- Dried Thyme Leaves
- Dried Sweet Basil Leaves
- Oregano Leaves
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How to Make Crescent City Croutons
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut a loaf of French bread (about 1 pound) lengthwise as if for a long sandwich.
- Make 2-3 lengthwise cuts from top to bottom.
- Cut the bread across to create ¾-inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes with the following seasonings:
- Add oil, ensuring all bread cubes are coated.
- Gently toss for 5-7 minutes until seasonings are evenly distributed and oil is absorbed.
- Arrange croutons in a single layer on a half-sheet baking pan or jelly-roll pan.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and immediately turn the oven OFF.
- Let the croutons sit in the turned-off oven for 90 minutes. Do not open the oven door during this time.
- Remove from oven and let croutons cool completely.
- Serve in a shallow bowl alongside your favorite salads or soups.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
76 g
Sugar
9g
Fat
49g
Carbs
54g