Jalapeño Cheese Croutons

Using leftover bakery bread to make croutons is a great way to use up day-old bread and elevate your soups or salads with a burst of flavor and satisfying crunch. These homemade croutons are not only delicious but also environmentally friendly, reducing food waste in your kitchen. Seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, they deliver a savory kick with just the right amount of heat to complement your favorite dishes. For other quick & easy recipes, try out these Chicken Philly Cheese Sandwiches.

Ingredient List

For the croutons:

5 cups cubed jalapeño cheddar bread
3 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

For the croutons

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Cut jalapeno cheddar bread into approximately 1 inch cubes.
Spread bread cubes on baking sheet.
Drizzle olive oil over bread cubes and stir until evenly distributed.
Bake for approximately 10-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until bread cubes turn golden brown. Baking time will be dependent on how dry bread cubes were before baking.
Remove from oven and let cool on sheet pan.
Serve over lettuce salad or on top of soup. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information

Per Serving (1/2 cup croutons): 120 calories, 46 calories from fat, 5g fat, .75g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 30mg cholesterol, 192mg sodium, 16g total carbohydrates, .6g dietary fiber, .6g sugars, 3g protein.
Try these Jalapeno Cheese Croutons on our Fiesta Lettuce Salad.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 375°F.
Cut jalapeno cheddar bread into approximately 1 inch cubes.
Spread bread cubes on baking sheet.
Drizzle olive oil over bread cubes and stir until evenly distributed.
Bake for approximately 10-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until bread cubes turn golden brown. Baking time will be dependent on how dry bread cubes were before baking.
Remove from oven and let cool on sheet pan.
Serve over lettuce salad or on top of soup. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Per Serving (1/2 cup croutons): 120 calories, 46 calories from fat, 5g fat, .75g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 30mg cholesterol, 192mg sodium, 16g total carbohydrates, .6g dietary fiber, .6g sugars, 3g protein.
Try these Jalapeno Cheese Croutons on our Fiesta Lettuce Salad.