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Easy Ciabatta Croutons

This ciabatta crouton recipe is easy to make with crusty ciabatta, garlic, Parmesan, and a few pantry staples. They’re golden brown, crunchy, and packed with flavor—perfect on a Caesar salad, tomato soup, or baked mac and cheese, or as a crunchy, savory snack. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 107kcal
Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

  • 4 cups ciabatta bread, torn or cut into ¾" cubes
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350. Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Arrange the seasoned bread cubes in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 14-18 minutes or until they reach your desired level of crispiness.

Notes

  • For crispy, craggy edges, tear the bread into pieces.
  • For the best golden brown, crunchy croutons, bake them on a rimmed metal pan, not glass or ceramic bakeware. 
  • Baking time depends on the dryness of the bread. The drier the bread, the shorter the baking time. 
  • If needed, bake them at a higher temperature alongside other things, up to 425 degrees. Just leave out the Parmesan -- it can burn above 350 -- and reduce the baking time.   
  • Don't throw out those crispy little bits left on the pan. They're packed with flavor!

Nutrition

Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.2mg