Parmesan and Herb Croutons

Instead of tossing out stale bread, use it to make these delicious Parmesan and Herb Croutons.

Total Time: 30 min.
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: 25 min.
Yield: 4 servings, about ⅓ cup each

Ingredients:

Nonstick cooking spray
4 slices whole-grain bread, crust removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tsp. dried parsley (or basil, or oregano)
½ tsp. garlic powder
Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided use

Preparation:

1. Heat oven to 300° F.
2. Lightly coat baking sheet with spray; set aside.
3. Combine bread, parsley, and garlic powder in a medium bowl; mix well. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
4. Spread bread mixture in an even layer on baking sheet. Top with any seasoning mixture remaining in the bowl. Lightly coat bread with spray. Sprinkle with half of cheese.
5. Bake for 10 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown. Turn bread pieces over.
6. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown.
7. Store in an air-tight container.

***Recipe taken from the Team Beachbody Blog. Photo credit: Kirsten Morningstar.***

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Parmesan and Herb Croutons

Instead of tossing out stale bread, use it to make these delicious Parmesan and Herb Croutons.

Course

Breads

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Servings

servings, 1/3 cup each

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 4 slices whole grain bread crust removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tsp dried parsley, basil, or oregano
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese divided use

Course Breads Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Servings servings, 1/3 cup each Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 4 slices whole grain bread crust removed and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tsp dried parsley, basil, or oregano 1/2 tsp garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese divided use

Instructions

1. 1. Heat oven to 300° F.
2. 2. Lightly coat baking sheet with spray; set aside.
3. 3. Combine bread, parsley, and garlic powder in a medium bowl; mix well. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
4. 4. Spread bread mixture in an even layer on baking sheet. Top with any seasoning mixture remaining in the bowl. Lightly coat bread with spray. Sprinkle with half of cheese.
5. 5. Bake for 10 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown. Turn bread pieces over.
6. 6. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown.
7. 7. Store in an air-tight container.

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