Homemade Rye Croutons
Deliciously savory and crisp, these homemade rye croutons are delicious with a cool green salad or a warm bowl of soup!
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 234kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups rye bread cubes about ¾ inch in size
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon coarse salt
- Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Toss the bread cubes, olive oil, salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl until evenly coated. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake until the bread cubes are crisp, about 25 minutes.
Notes
Store the croutons in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze in freezer-safe container or ziploc bag for longer storage.
Variations:
Garlic: Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the bread cubes, olive oil and salt and pepper mixture. Proceed with the recipe as directed.
Fresh Herb and Garlic: Add 2 cloves of minced garlic, 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh thyme, 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh sage, and 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh rosemary to the bread cubes, olive oil and salt/pepper mixture. Proceed with the recipe as directed.
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 645mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
