HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE CROUTONS
Homemade croutons made with Haitian Bread and Haitian Epis (Green Seasoning)
Ingredients
- 3 mini loaves of Haitian Bread or 1 loaf of bread about 12 ounces, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons homemade Haitian Epis Green Seasoning Blend
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt or to taste, and optional if your seasoning blend does not contain salt.
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or more to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the oil and the seasoning blend until well combined.
- Slice and dice the bread in equal sizes to cubes. It is important that the croutons are uniform size so that they cook evenly in the oven.
- In a large bowl, place the bread cubes and drizzle, the oil and seasoning mixture. Toss until the bread cubes are evenly combined.
- Place and spread out the croutons on a single layer onto a parchment-covered baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 10 minutes and stir so all sides can brown. Bake an additional 4 - 6 minutes or until crisp and golden.
- Serve immediately as a topping for your salad or soup or enjoy as a snack.
Notes
- To store, let the croutons cool completely then store in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.
- Making homemade croutons are easy and there are a few tips to remember. Croutons are versatile, and you add them to anything you want.
- Make croutons with your favorite bread Add dried seasoning or wet seasoning. Add parmesan cheese.
- Croutons will last about a week.
- You can freeze croutons. Re-heat and keep them crisp by putting them in the oven for a few minutes. Use oil or melted butter with seasoning.
Nutrition
Calories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 440mgPotassium: 9mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
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