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Homemade Croutons

Homemade croutons are so easy to make and you'll never look back once you've tried them! This easy crouton recipe will transform your day-old bread into completely irresistible crispy croutons. Perfect for salads, soups, or even snacking!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad Dressings & Toppings
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the bread, garlic powder, and salt. Drizzle olive oil over bread while stirring. Stir well until the seasonings are distributed and olive oil is absorbed.
    4 cups (heaping) cubed bread, ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Spread the bread cubes into an even layer on a sheet pan. Don’t crowd the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. If you're using super fresh bread, the croutons will take a little longer to become golden brown. If the bread is stale and dry, it may brown faster, so keep an eye on it!
  • Enjoy immediately or cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

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Notes

  • Bread: Bread that is day old, or slightly stale, works best. I usually use a French baguette, Italian bread, sourdough bread, or any bread with a coarse airy texture. You can use whole wheat bread or other whole grain bread. Soft sandwich bread is not the best choice for croutons.
  • Pro tip: Super fresh bread has a lot of moisture in it so it doesn't absorb the oil as well and doesn't toast up easily. To fix this little problem, simply cut the bread into cubes, spread it out on the sheet pan, and let it set an hour or two uncovered. It will dry out nicely.
  • Stovetop instructions: Prep the croutons the same way although I usually increase the oil a little. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and toss the croutons around in the hot pan until they are golden brown.
    Air fryer croutons: Another option if you don't want to turn your oven on is air fryer croutons. An air fryer is perfect for smaller batches and and the croutons are ready to eat in less than 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 0.3IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

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