Crouton Recipe – Parmesan Baguette Croutons

Last Updated April 27th, 2018 at 01:48 pm by Lisa

Looking for the BEST crouton recipe? Easy Parmesan Baguette Croutons are made in minutes with simple, fresh ingredients. Dip hot soup, place on a chilled salad, serve as a snack with drinks, or on a cheese board for a party.

To make this homemade crouton recipe, simply slice a baguette, dry out the slices overnight, shake the baguette slices and ingredients in a bag, bake, flip, sprinkle with shaved parmesan cheese, and finish baking in the oven.

A buttery, parmesan cheesy, crisp and crunchy baguette crouton recipe. Yum yum yum…

Why You’ll Love This Easy Crouton Recipe

If I haven’t sold you on these Parmesan Baguette Croutons already, here are a few reasons why you’re going to love them:

• They’re EASY! Homemade croutons are 100% worth it… but no one has time to mess with a complicated crouton recipe. This one is simple!
• They’re covered in parmesan cheese. What’s not to love about a Parmesan cheese recipe?
• They’re versatile. Serve over a dinner-for-one simple soup or serve on a cheese board for a crowd.

How to Make Baguette Croutons – Step by Step

TIP: Plan ahead by slicing the baguettes and letting them dry overnight so the croutons get nice and crisp! (If you do this, follow Step #2.)

Step #1: Preheat oven to 375.

Step #2: (If you haven’t done this overnight…. ) Cut the baguette into long diagonal slices about 1/4” thick. Set on a large cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and dry overnight. This helps the croutons crisp and hold their shape.

Step #3: In a large ziplock bag, combine the baguette slices, melted butter, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and pepper. Set shaved parmesan aside for later. Shake the bag to coat the baguette slices.

Step #4: Spread the slices out on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, giving them space in between.

Step #5: Bake the bread 10 minutes until slightly golden brown and crisp.

Step #6: Flip over crouton shards and sprinkle shaved parmesan on top of each shard.

Step #7: Bake 5-10 more minutes until parmesan cheese melts and edges are golden brown.

How to Serve This Crouton Recipe

Try this Parmesan Baguette Crouton recipe with my Famous Cheese Soup recipe!

Or with on a chilled salad, as a snack with drinks, on a cheese board… you’ll find this crouton recipe is quite versatile beyond the standard “serve ’em on a salad” style!

All The Best Dishes,

Lisa

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Parmesan Baguette Croutons

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

Serve with hot soup, chilled salad, as a snack, or on a cheese board! Easy Parmesan Baguette Croutons are made in minutes with simple, fresh ingredients.

Course: Appetizers, Dips, & Snacks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheese board, homemade croutons, salad toppers

Servings: 48 croutons

Calories: 41 kcal

Author: Lisa | Delicious Table

Ingredients

• 1 baguette sliced thin on diagonal let slices sit 1 day to dry out
• 1/2 cup melted butter 1 stick
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
• 2-3 oz shaved parmesan cheese

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Cut the baguette into long diagonal slices about 1/4” thick. Set on a large cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and dry overnight. This helps the croutons crisp and hold their shape.
3. In a large ziplock bag, combine the baguette slices, melted butter, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and pepper. Set shaved parmesan aside for later. Shake the bag to coat the baguette slices.
4. Spread the slices out on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, giving them space in between.
5. Bake the bread 10 minutes until slightly golden brown and crisp.
6. Flip over crouton shards and sprinkle shaved parmesan on top of each shard.
7. Bake 5-10 more minutes until parmesan cheese melts and edges are golden brown.
8. Serve with soup, salad, as a snack, or on a cheese board.

Recipe Notes

Plan ahead to slice the baguette and dry overnight to get the croutons nice and crisp.

Nutrition Facts

Parmesan Baguette Croutons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 41 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2g 3%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 7mg 2%

Sodium 88mg 4%

Potassium 9mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 2g 1%

Protein 1g 2%

Vitamin A 1.6%

Calcium 3.4%

Iron 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.