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Garlic butter croutons are small, crunchy pieces of bread that have been seasoned with garlic and butter. They are a common ingredient in salads, soups, and stews. They can be made from scratch or purchased pre-made at most grocery stores.

Garlic Butter Croutons

Traci Wennerholm
Transform any salad or soup with the irresistible crunch of homemade garlic butter croutons. Easy to make with pantry staples, these golden croutons deliver big on flavor!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 52 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 4 whole bread slices
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Generously brush both sides of the bread with melted butter, then slice it into ½ to 1-inch pieces.
  • Arrange the bread slices on the prepared baking sheet, and sprinkle them with garlic salt and Italian seasoning.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, then flip the bread slices and bake for an additional 7-10 minutes, or until the bread is nicely browned.
  • Remove from the oven and break the bread into croutons, then allow the croutons to cool before serving.

Notes

Read notes in post for instructions on storing and substitutions for dietary needs and preferences. 

Nutrition

Calories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 0.1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 338mgPotassium: 6mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 179IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.1mg
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