Cornbread Croutons

Name: Cornbread Croutons
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, optional; 4 cups cubed cornbread

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 4 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

If you love cornbread and you love croutons, then all will be right with the world when you put the two together and make these crunchy, savory cornbread croutons.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
4 cups cubed cornbread

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk together oil, salt and, if desired, garlic powder. Add cubed corn bread and toss to coat.
Place in a single layer on an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Let cool; store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 32 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 117mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

With a rustic texture and buttery, golden flavor, these crunchy, savory cornbread croutons are ready to take your next salad or soup over the top. You can start with leftover homemade cornbread or make a quick batch from a box. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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