Basic Herb Croutons

By Lv2Cook

Ingredients

• 4 cups (1/2-inch) cubed French bread (about 4 [1-ounce] slices)
• Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400º.

Place bread cubes on a jelly-roll pan; lightly coat bread cubes with cooking spray. Toss bread cubes with seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bake at 400º for 10 minutes or until golden.

Cinnamon-Sugar Croutons: Substitute 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar (found in the spice section of your supermarket) for Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Mexican Croutons: Substitute 1/2 teaspoon each chili powder, cumin, and dried oregano for the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Parmesan Croutons: Substitute 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese for Italian seasoning.

Serving Size: 1/4 cup