Name: Savory Keto Croutons
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1/2 Cardnl Keto Bread Loaf (recipe here); 2 Tbsp Olive Oil, Avocado Oil, or Butter (melted); 1 tsp Cardnl Savory Salt Seasoning Blend; 1 tsp Dried Parsley

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Crafted with love from our very own gluten-free and keto-friendly bread mix recipe, these savory keto croutons are a game-changer. They pack all the flavor without the carb overload, ensuring your blood sugar levels stay balanced. Imagine adding a delightful crunch to your soups, tossing them into salads for an extra bite, or even crushing them over casseroles for that perfect finish. It’s all the joy of indulging, with none of the guilt.

So, go ahead and sprinkle these little gems onto your favorite dishes and watch them transform into something extraordinary.

How to Make Low Carb Croutons

First, you’re going to need these ingredients (2 of which are available at cardnl.com)

1/2 Cardnl Keto Bread Loaf (recipe here)
2 Tbsp Olive Oil, Avocado Oil, or Butter (melted)
1 tsp Cardnl Savory Salt Seasoning Blend
1 tsp Dried Parsley

Making these delightful keto croutons is a straightforward and enjoyable process.

Begin by baking your bread according to the recipe, then let it cool down. Once cooled, slice the bread into 1/2-inch thick pieces and cut these slices into small cubes, aiming for about 16 cubes per slice. The next step involves flavoring these cubes: place them in a zip-top bag or a sealable container along with your choice of oil or melted butter, a generous sprinkle of Savory Salt, and a dash of parsley for an aromatic touch.

Once your bread cubes are well-seasoned, preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) and line a baking sheet with foil to lay out the cubes in a single layer, ensuring they crisp up nicely. Bake for 35-45 minutes, referring to the recipe’s notes for any specific adjustments. It’s crucial to achieve a balance where the cubes become hard and crunchy without burning, so stirring them two or three times during baking is recommended for even browning. Keep a particularly close eye on them in the last 5 minutes to ensure they reach the perfect level of crunchiness.

After baking, let the croutons cool completely on the baking sheet. It’s crucial to wait until they are 100% cool before storing them in an air-tight container to avoid any condensation that might make them go soft. If stored properly, they should retain their crunch for up to a week, giving you the perfect addition to salads, soups, or whatever dish could use a bit of crunch.

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Savory Keto Croutons

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 Cardnl Keto Bread Loaf (recipe here)
2 Tbsp Olive Oil, Avocado Oil, or Butter (melted)
1 tsp Cardnl Savory Salt Seasoning Blend
1 tsp Dried Parsley

Instructions

Slice bread into 1/2" thick slices. Cut slices into small cubes (about 16 per slice).
Place cubed bread, oil/butter, Savory Salt, and parsley in a zip-top bag or sealable container. Shake vigorously to evenly coat all the bread cubes. Alternately, place in a bowl and stir to mix well and evenly coat all bread cubes.
Place seasoned bread cubes on a foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer and bake at 375ºF for 35-45 minutes (see notes), or until mostly hard and crunchy but not burned. Stir about 2 or 3 times during the baking process. Keep an eye on them for the last 5 minutes.
Let cool completely before storing in an air-tight container. Do not seal in container until 100% completely cooled (any heat will create condensation in the container and soften the croutons). Use within a week to reduce the chance that they will soften back up.

Notes

If you cut your cubes very small, like 1/4" or so, the bake time can be significantly reduced. Larger cubes will take longer to dry out.