• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

From A Chef's Kitchen logo

  • Home
  • About Me
    • Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
    • Accessibility Statement
    • Disclosure
    • Use of Content and Photography
  • Recipe Index
    • Appetizers and Snacks
    • Breads and Muffins
    • Breakfast and Brunch
    • Desserts
    • Pickles and Relishes
    • Main Course / Entrees
      • Beef and Lamb
      • Chicken and Turkey
      • Fish and Seafood
      • Main Course – Dinner Salads
      • Pork
    • Pizza and Pasta
    • Quiches and Tarts
    • Sandwiches
    • Sauces Dressings and Marinades
    • Side Dishes
      • Beans, Rice & Grains
      • Potatoes
      • Salads
      • Vegetables
    • Soups and Stews
    • Vegetarian / Vegan Entrees
    • Recipe Collections
      • Date Night Dinners
      • Grilling Favorites
      • Holiday Ideas
      • Ideas For Entertaining
      • Light and Healthy
      • Make Ahead and Meal Prep
      • One Pan / One Pot
      • Round-Ups
      • Slow Cooker Season Favorites
      • Weeknight Dinner Solutions
  • Work With Me
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • About Me
  • Work With Me
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Tumblr
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Breads and Muffins

    By Carol · Published: Oct 24, 2018 · Modified: Jun 16, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure.

    Whole Grain Croutons with Thyme Rosemary and Parmesan

    Jump to Recipe
    5 from 1 vote
    25 minutes

    Whole-Grain Croutons with Thyme, Rosemary and Parmesan are the perfect way to get new life from day-old whole-grain crusty bread!  You’ll love having these hearty, flavorful whole-grain croutons ready for salads, for topping soup or simply snacking!

    Photo of Whole Grain Thyme Rosemary and Parmesan Croutons on baking sheet.

    Hey, all!  So, without getting preachy or holier-than-thou, I’m starting a new feature here at From A Chef’s Kitchen that deals with food waste.  Specifically, NOT wasting food.

    On the way back from Europe a couple of weeks ago, I watched the late Anthony Bourdain’s movie, Wasted.  It really opened my eyes as to how much food we waste as a nation and frankly, it made me pretty uncomfortable.  Thankfully, there’s an entire movement happening right now that deals with this issue.

    Photo of Whole Grain Thyme Rosemary and Parmesan Croutons on baking sheet.

    How often as kids were we told, “Waste not, want not.”  Or, if we left food on our plates, we were made to feel guilty about the starving children in China?

    We may not be able to solve the world’s food problems, but all of us as individuals can be more mindful of the bounty we’ve been blessed with and be better stewards of that bounty.

    Let’s start with something simple like bread.

    Bread is not something we eat a lot of anymore because consumption of carbohydrates equals gaining weight.  If we do have it around or occasionally indulge, it’s going to be whole-grain bread and as hearty as possible.

    So, what to do with leftover hearty whole-grain bread?  You could always grind them up for breadcrumbs to use down the road.  But how about Whole Grain Croutons with Thyme, Rosemary and Parmesan?

    Oh, yeah, baby!  Homemade whole-grain croutons are super easy and so tasty!

    How to make Whole Grain Croutons with Thyme, Rosemary and Parmesan:

    • Cut the bread into large cubes.
    • Heat the butter, garlic and herbs in a large skillet.
    • Toss in the bread and coat with the butter, garlic and herbs.
    • Drizzle with a little extra-virgin olive oil, toss on some cheese….

    Photo of bread cubes in saute pan being stirred with wooden spoon.

    • Transfer to a baking sheet
    • Bake for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes
    • Throw a little extra cheese on the croutons during the last 5 minutes of baking…

    Photo of croutons on baking sheet before being baked.

    • And voila!
    • Delicious, hearty, flavorful whole-grain croutons!  They should be crisp and toasty on the outside yet beautifully chewy on the inside!

    Close-up photo of Whole Grain Thyme Rosemary and Parmesan Croutons.

    Here’s a lovely autumn-inspired salad recipe that puts these Whole Grain Croutons with Thyme Rosemary and Parmesan to a beautiful use!  Autumn Panzanella!

    Whole Grain Thyme Rosemary and Parmesan Croutons

    Whole-Grain Croutons with Thyme Rosemary and Parmesan

    5 from 1 vote
    By: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen
    Whole Grain Croutons with Thyme, Rosemary and Parmesan are the perfect way to get new life from day-old whole-grain crusty bread!  Ready for salads, for topping soup or simply snacking!
    PRINT RECIPE PIN RECIPE
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Breads and Muffins
    Cuisine French
    Servings 4 cups
    Calories 151 kcal

    Equipment

    • Wusthof Bread Knife
    • Nonstick Skillet
    • Rimmed Sheet Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ stick unsalted butter
    • 4 cloves garlic - minced
    • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
    • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
    • 4 cups whole-grain bread - preferably day-old, cubed
    • 6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese - divided
    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    • Melt butter in a large skillet over moderate heat. Add the garlic, thyme and rosemary and cook until fragrant, approximately 1 minute. Add the bread cubes and toss to coat well. Add half the grated cheese. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and black pepper.
    • Transfer to a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes.
    • Stir and return to the oven. Bake another 5 minutes.
    • Add remaining cheese, stir and bake another 5 minutes.
    • Remove oven and let cool. Croutons should be crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside.

    Notes

    MAKE AHEAD:  Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1/2 cup | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 205mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g

    These are estimated values generated from a nutritional database using unbranded products. Please do your own research with the products you're using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

    Did you make this recipe? Please leave a comment, star rating or post your photo on Instagram and tag @fromachefskitchen.

    More Breads and Muffins

    • Simply Pumpkin Muffins
    127 shares
    • Share9
    • Tweet
    • Yummly
    • Email

    Categories: Breads and Muffins

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Anonymous says

      October 25, 2018 at 2:51 am

      5 stars

      Reply

    Leave a Comment, Rating or Question Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    WELCOME!

    I’m Carol, a personal chef with 20 years of experience cooking food people want to eat! Here you’ll find easy, step-by-step chef-tested gourmet recipes for today's home cook!

    More About Me →

    Let’s Connect!

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Tumblr
    • Twitter

    As Seen On

    As Seen On Cloud

    TOP 10 READER FAVES!

    • Roasted Beet Salad with Walnuts Goat Cheese and Honey Balsamic Dressing
    • French-Style Potato Salad
    • Korean Braised Beef Short Ribs Recipe
    • Spicy Shrimp and Grits Casserole with Gouda Cheese
    • Curry Braised Chicken Thighs
    • Crustless Southern Tomato Pie
    • Very Veggie Gazpacho (The Best Vegetable Gazpacho)
    • Roasted Cherry Tomato Tart with Herbed Ricotta
    • Italian Pot Roast (Stracotto) and Oven-Baked Gorgonzola Polenta
    • Roasted Poblano Corn and Potato Chowder with Bacon and Gouda Cheese

    All Recipes →

    GRILLING FAVORITES

    • Caribbean Jerk Chicken with Black Bean Mango Salsa
    • Mojo-Marinated Pork Skewers
    • Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Cilantro – Ginger Pesto
    • Grilled Marinated Skirt Steak with Peperonata
    • Grilled Citrus Chicken with Spicy Basil Chimichurri
    • Grilled Vegetable Kabobs with Charmoula
    • Indian-Style Beef Kabobs with Cilantro – Coconut Sauce
    • Grilled Chicken Burgers with Jalapeño Tzatziki

    More Grilling Recipes →

    SUMMER IS SALAD SEASON!

    • Mediterranean Chopped Salad Recipe with Chickpeas
    • Creamy Cucumber Salad with Yogurt
    • Mediterranean Salad with Quinoa and Grilled Vegetables
    • Radish Greens Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
    • Green Bean and Radish Salad Recipe with Mustard-Caper Vinaigrette
    • Tuscan Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad
    • Mediterranean Barley Salad with Green Beans, Red Bell Pepper, Olives and Feta
    • Southwestern Orzo Pasta Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

    More Great Salads →

    Footer

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclosure
    • Terms of Use
    • Accessibility Statement

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up for emails and updates!!

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Instagram

    Copyright © 2021 From A Chef's Kitchen and A Thought For Food

    • 9Facebook
    • Pinterest
    127 shares