Homemade Croutons

About This Recipe

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

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

1. Preheat over to 300°F. Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray.
2. Remove the crust and cut the bread into small cubes.
3. Combine the garlic powder, salt and Italian seasoning in a medium bowl.
4. Spread the bread cubes on prepared cookie sheet in a single layer.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Store croutons in air-tight container or ziplock bag. Makes 4 cups.