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Ruby Tuesday Croutons Copycat – Pumpernickel Croutons | with VIDEO

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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 12/20/2017Updated: 06/14/2021

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These Ruby Tuesday Croutons are the perfect copycat recipe - they taste just like the restaurant's version and they couldn't be easier to make at home! You'll find these are the perfect topping for any salad! Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

These Ruby Tuesday Croutons are the perfect copycat recipe – they taste just like the restaurant’s version and they couldn’t be easier to make at home! You’ll find these are the perfect topping for any salad!

These Ruby Tuesday Croutons are the perfect copycat recipe - they taste just like the restaurant's version and they couldn't be easier to make at home! You'll find these are the perfect topping for any salad! Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

I’ll be honest, it’s been a long long time since I ate at Ruby Tuesday’s, but I’ll never forget the croutons on their salad bar. Satisfyingly crispy but still soft on the inside, salty and garlicky and….is it still a salad if it’s just two cups of croutons?

No? Well, shoot. The good thing about these croutons is that I’m pretty sure my version is healthier than the ones at the restaurant which taste like they’re literally taking a bath in butter.

These Ruby Tuesday Croutons are the perfect copycat recipe - they taste just like the restaurant's version and they couldn't be easier to make at home! You'll find these are the perfect topping for any salad! Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Now, granted, these have a fair amount of butter too because I wanted them to taste just like the deliciousness that Ruby Tuesday croutons provide. However, the great part about them is that you can control the butter yourself (use less if you want!). You can also control the sodium by using more or less salt.

I couldn’t stop popping these babies in my mouth. I made them a day or two before I photographed them (Michigan is stingy with the sunshine in the winter and I photograph in natural light), and I nearly had to make another batch because I couldn’t stop eating these.

Here are the simple steps for making these Ruby Tuesday Croutons:

  1. Cut up bread into small cubes.
  2. Combine bread, garlic powder, and salt.
  3. Drizzle with butter!
  4. Spread in an even layer on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F until crispy!

These Ruby Tuesday Croutons are the perfect copycat recipe - they taste just like the restaurant's version and they couldn't be easier to make at home! You'll find these are the perfect topping for any salad! Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Making croutons of any kind is a total game-changer, just read the comments on my homemade croutons and you’ll see!

PS: I have you covered if you want more information on how to make croutons.

Used in this recipe:

  • bread knife
  • baking sheet
  • garlic powder
  • salt

Enjoy!

 

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These Ruby Tuesday Croutons are the perfect copycat recipe - they taste just like the restaurant's version and they couldn't be easier to make at home! You'll find these are the perfect topping for any salad! Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!
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Get the Recipe: Ruby Tuesday Croutons Copycat - Pumpernickel Croutons

4.30 from 90 votes
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
4 cups
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These Ruby Tuesday Croutons are the perfect copycat recipe - they taste just like the restaurant's version and they couldn't be easier to make at home! You'll find these are the perfect topping for any salad!

Ingredients

  • 4 cups pumpernickel bread cubes (approximately 1/2-inch cubes)
  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the bread, garlic powder, and salt. Drizzle butter over bread while stirring. Stir well until bread is coated by all ingredients and butter is absorbed.
  • Spread the bread cubes into an even layer on a sheet pan. Don’t crowd the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, or until crisp. If you’re using super fresh bread, they’ll take a little longer to become golden brown. If the bread is stale and dry, it may get crispy faster, so keep an eye on it!

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature, use within 3-4 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1/4 cup, Calories: 168kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 404mg, Fiber: 4g

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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Verdict: I couldn’t stop eating these Ruby Tuesday Croutons!
Husband’s take: He likes these with a little less garlic than is written in the recipe – he’s not a huge fan of garlic.
Changes I would make: None are necessary!
Difficulty: So easy!
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  1. Sheri Frattarelli says

    December 30, 2022 at 9:36 am

    5 stars
    Easy and delicious and did not want to waste my pumpernickel bread. They were so great in my salad. Will only make homemade crofutons for now on.

    Reply
    • Sheri Frattarelli says

      December 30, 2022 at 9:41 am

      Sorry the word is suppose to be crouton not crofutons

      Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 3, 2023 at 10:43 am

      So glad you enjoyed!

      Reply
  2. Renie says

    November 8, 2022 at 8:51 pm

    Make these often because we run out of them so fast! Mainly because we eat them by the handful. They don’t always make it to the salad! So goos.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      November 14, 2022 at 10:56 am

      Right?! They’re so addicting.

      Reply
  3. Kimberly McCoy says

    November 8, 2022 at 1:45 pm

    Can you cook these in an air fryer instead of the oven?

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      November 14, 2022 at 10:56 am

      I haven’t tried it, but I bet it would work well!

      Reply
  4. Andrea says

    January 12, 2021 at 2:50 pm

    I canNOT wait to try these! I am so glad. Found your recipe. :-) I know that at Ruby Tuesday’s, they are fried (you can order them in bags, and the manager is who told me you have to give them time to fry them as they make them on demand),  which is what gives them the unique texture, but I am hoping to get close with your recipe. 

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 16, 2021 at 4:50 pm

      It totally makes sense that they are deep fried; no wonder they are so good! I hope you like these too!

      Reply
  5. David N says

    October 27, 2020 at 7:37 pm

    Just did it and it turned out great!!

    I think I may have used a little more butter than the recipe suggested. Also, I probably could have put on some more salt/garlic!

    But it turned out great!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      November 1, 2020 at 8:40 pm

      A little extra butter is never a bad idea. ;) Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!

      Reply
  6. Claire says

    September 20, 2020 at 1:02 pm

    Didn’t get crisp like ruby tuesday. Not chewy either. Hard in some spots and soggy otherwise.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      September 21, 2020 at 6:21 am

      Sorry to hear you didn’t like these. It’s been awhile since I’ve had Ruby Tuesdays, but I remember them having a crisp on the outside and chewier/soft on the inside, which I think these replicate perfectly. If you want them crisper, just continue cooking for a little longer.

      Reply
  7. Kathleen Urban says

    April 28, 2020 at 3:26 pm

    from one foodie to an expert foodie, thanks a million for your website and email shares! Generous foodies are the best foodies!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      April 29, 2020 at 11:38 am

      Aww, thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words.

      Reply
  8. Nessa says

    December 22, 2019 at 5:44 pm

    Okay, so my husband and I love the Ruby Tuesday croutons, and I’m so glad I found this recipe! I’m still working on getting them crisp on the outside and soft in the middle like theirs, but they are SO delicious! And I have yet to try them as actually croutons… they make great snacking food! I take them in baggies to work to munch on!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      December 23, 2019 at 7:01 am

      I love that! I’m so glad you like this recipe (they are great for snacking on!). Thanks for taking the time to come back and leave a comment!

      Reply
  9. C says

    June 23, 2019 at 10:36 am

    The texture of my fresh pumpernickel loaf must’ve been off. The croutons crumbled in the mouth and had no chew. Decent flavor but will have to experiment with different bread sources. Either that or cut into too small of pieces. Definitely did not overbake. Still good.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      June 23, 2019 at 12:32 pm

      Oh shoot, I’m sorry to hear that! I’m glad you still liked them…maybe your bread was too fluffy/dry?

      Reply
  10. Diana says

    December 10, 2018 at 4:14 pm

    I love Ruby Tuesday’s croutons!  Now I love these!!  How fun!  I made them with a delicious salad for a family get together.  With homemade salad dressing  Took the salad up a notch!  My new secret recipe!  lol  no, I’ll share if they ask!  :)

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      December 11, 2018 at 2:53 pm

      So happy to hear that! Thanks for taking the time to come back and leave a comment!

      Reply
  11. S says

    July 5, 2018 at 4:13 pm

    Great!!!! The only thing I would change would be to use a tiny bit more garlic powder and salt.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      July 6, 2018 at 7:11 am

      So glad you liked these! My husband is sensitive to garlic and salt so I always have a tendency to go a little lighter on those two ingredients. I personally think the more the better, too, though! Thanks for taking the time to come back and leave a comment!

      Reply
  12. Tammi J says

    April 11, 2018 at 10:06 pm

    I was just at Ruby Tuesday’s yesterday for my Birthday and tried them and asked for the recipe, they said we can’t give it out. I found yours and I am going to try it! I like that they are baked vs deep fried! I’ll let you know how they turned out!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      April 12, 2018 at 11:37 am

      Oh yay! I hope you like these just as much! Happy Birthday!

      Reply
  13. cakespy says

    December 28, 2017 at 7:01 am

    Cool!! I don’t think I have ever tried these at Ruby Tuesday but they sound awesome. Homemade looks even better, I’m sure!! I love croutons with a little creative flavor. 

    Reply
  14. Mike says

    December 20, 2017 at 8:02 am

    Oh my goodness! I cannot wait to make these! I LOVE the croutons at Ruby Tuesday. Thank you for posting the recipe.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      December 20, 2017 at 2:59 pm

      Yay! I hope you love these just as much!

      Reply

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