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Bowl of croissant croutons in front of a bowl of whole croissants, a pepper mill, and a butter dish.

Croissant Croutons

Homemade croissant croutons are the perfect way to use up leftover stale croissants. Use these to top salads and soups or even to just snack on alone or with a dip.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 5 cups
Calories 101 kcal
Diet Vegetarian

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3 stale large croissants
  • 3 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (omit if using salted butter, use ¼ teaspoon if substituting table salt)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375℉.
  • Cut croissants into 1 to 2 inch squares and place the croissant pieces into a large mixing bowl.
    3 stale large croissants
  • Add melted butter and stir to coat.
    3 tablespoon butter
  • Add garlic powder and salt. Stir to coat.
    1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Transfer croissant pieces to a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment. Croissant pieces should be in a single layer.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Remove croutons from the oven and stir. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until croutons are golden and crunchy. Recommend cooling before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 101kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 25mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 12IUCalcium: 8mg