Herbed Garlic Parmesan Croutons
Herbed Garlic Parmesan Croutons are crisp and buttery with a gentle punch of garlic and nuttiness from grated Parmesan. Oregano and thyme add a fragrant, earthy note that makes these golden cubes irresistible. Serve them over leafy salads, creamy soups, or as a crunchy snack straight from the pan.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves7
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herbed Garlic Parmesan Croutons, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2
Combine butter, Parmesan cheese, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, and salt in a large, flat-bottomed bowl; add the bread cubes and use a spatula to turn them until coated. Spread the coated bread cubes on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let the croutons cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
- Calories 1304.73 kcal High 65%
- Protein 40.84 g Good Source 82%
- Carbohydrate 230.08 g 84%
- Total Fat 22.64 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 5.85 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 22.96 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 2441.17 mg High 106%
- Dietary Fiber 13.49 g Good Source 48%
- Total Sugars 27.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 14.63 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 14.68 mg Good Source 82%
- Potassium 4.98 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 2.15 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Herbed Garlic Parmesan Croutons is made with 7 ingredients and serves 7. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Dried Oregano, Dried Thyme, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 1304.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herbed Garlic Parmesan Croutons made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Dried Oregano, Dried Thyme, Garlic Powder, Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herbed Garlic Parmesan Croutons?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1304.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herbed Garlic Parmesan Croutons easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Herbed Garlic Parmesan Croutons healthy?
- Herbed Garlic Parmesan Croutons has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 1304.73 calories and 40.84 g of protein, or 82% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2441.17 mg (106% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.85 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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