Recipes Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Crouton Recipes Chef John's Homemade Croutons 4.8 (105) 82 Reviews 15 Photos Don't let stale baguettes go to waste! These garlic-parmesan croutons are the perfect crunchy topper for salads and soups. And they're ridiculously easy to make. By John Mitzewich John Mitzewich John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on April 2, 2019 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share 15 15 15 15 15 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Additional Time: 3 hrs Total Time: 3 hrs 55 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ½ cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 (8 ounce) loaf French bread baguette, cut into 1/2-inch cubes ¾ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon salt 1 pinch cayenne pepper Directions Preheat oven to 300. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat. Stir olive oil and garlic together in a bowl. Let sit at room temperature until flavors are infused, about 3 hours. Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Pour garlic oil through a strainer onto the bread; toss to coat bread with oil. Add 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Italian seasoning, paprika, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper; toss to coat. Spread bread cubes out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn croutons and bake 15 minutes more. Push croutons together with a spatula so that they are in a compact rectangle on the baking sheet and no longer spread out; sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese over the top. Bake until cheese is melted and the bread is crispy and crunchy, 10 to 15 minutes more. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 474 Calories 32g Fat 34g Carbs 13g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 474 % Daily Value * Total Fat 32g 42% Saturated Fat 7g 33% Cholesterol 13mg 4% Sodium 890mg 39% Total Carbohydrate 34g 12% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 2g Protein 13g 25% Vitamin C 1mg 2% Calcium 202mg 16% Iron 3mg 14% Potassium 118mg 3% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved