Description
A delightful recipe for making heart-shaped croutons that add a crunchy texture to your salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of bread
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of dried herbs (like oregano or basil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the bread slices into heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, dried herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the heart-shaped bread pieces in the olive oil mixture until well coated.
- Spread the croutons on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Let them cool before adding to your salads.
Notes
- Feel free to use any type of bread you prefer.
- Store leftover croutons in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Experiment with different seasonings to customize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad Toppings
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Heart Croutons, crunchy toppings, salad croutons