Food Recipes "Cheesy" Croutons Be the first to rate & review! These crunchy and addicting croutons have a secret: their cheesy taste comes from nutritional yeast, a plant-based substitute for Parmesan, which boosts savory umami flavor. The garlicky oil takes them up a notch, too. They’re the perfect way to use up any leftover bread—ciabatta, sourdough, or a country loaf would all work well. Keep a batch on hand at all times to add to salads, casserole tops, or soups. These croutons store well at room temperature for up to a week. Just reheat in the oven if they start to soften too much. Psst: If you actually prefer softer croutons, only bake them for 15 to 17 minutes. By Ivy Odom Ivy Odom Ivy is an Editorial Producer for Dotdash Meredith, and hosts an array of lifestyle videos. She also authors a bi-monthly recipe column for Southern Living. Ivy has over four years of experience as on-camera talent across multiple platforms, including TikTok, Snapchat, television, and other social channels, as well as extensive producing and editing experience for TikTok. Ivy earned a B.S.F.C.S. in Consumer Journalism and a B.A. in Spanish from The University of Georgia, and graduated first in her class from the culinary arts program at L'Academie de Cuisine. Ivy grew up in Moultrie, Georgia and now lives in Birmingham, Alabama, where it's a really fun place to be a Georgia Bulldawg. Highlights: * FOLIO Top Women in Media 2020, Up-And-Comer * New Achiever Award 2020, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences * Pacesetter Award 2019, University of Georgia College of Family and Consumer Sciences * Level One Certification, Court of Master Sommeliers Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 13, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Jennifer Causey Hands On Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Yield: 8 serves Ingredients 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium garlic cloves, smashed 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast 1 (9-oz.) crusty bread loaf, torn into 1- to 2-in. pieces (about 8 cups) ¼ teaspoon kosher salt Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook oil and garlic in a small saucepan over medium, stirring occasionally, until garlic is fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Remove and discard garlic. Stir in nutritional yeast. Toss together bread and nutritional yeast mixture in a bowl; spread in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with salt. Bake in preheated oven until golden and crisp, about 20 minutes. Rate it Print