Description
Learn how to make easy homemade croutons with this simple recipe. These crispy, flavorful croutons are perfect for topping salads or soups.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Cubes:
- 4 cups day-old bread cubes (about 1/2-inch pieces)
Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare Bread Cubes: Place bread cubes in a mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; toss to distribute.
- Bake: Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet, bake for 10 minutes, stir, then bake for an additional 5–10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Cool and Store: Let croutons cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- For cheesy croutons, add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese before baking.
- Crusty artisan bread works best for texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Salad Topping
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
