Parmesan Croutons Recipe

Elevate your next salad or soup with these incredibly easy Parmesan croutons! Made with simple ingredients and ready in under 5 minutes, these crispy, cheesy bites are the perfect finishing touch. Get the recipe now and experience flavor explosion!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 1 mins
Calories 95.8 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Parmesan Croutons

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How to Make Parmesan Croutons

  1. Preheat your microwave.
  2. Trim the crusts from 1/2 loaf of bread and cut the bread into 1/2 inch slices.
  3. Cut each slice into quarters, then cut each quarter diagonally to create triangles.
  4. Arrange the bread triangles in a single layer in a microwave-safe dish.
  5. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Check for dryness; if needed, microwave in 15-second intervals until golden and crisp.
  6. Remove the croutons from the microwave and set aside.
  7. In a small microwave-safe bowl or cup, melt 1 tablespoon of butter or margarine on high for 30-40 seconds, or until melted.
  8. Gently drizzle the melted butter over the bread triangles, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  9. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese generously over the croutons.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

20g

Carbs

1g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Parmesan Croutons?

Parmesan Croutons takes about 6 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 1 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Parmesan Croutons?

Parmesan Croutons has approximately 95.8 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Parmesan Croutons?

The key ingredients for Parmesan Croutons are Whole Wheat Bread, Butter, Parmesan Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.

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