Description
Learn how to make easy homemade croutons that are perfect for adding crunch and flavor to your salads or soups. These crispy croutons are made with simple ingredients and are a delicious way to use up leftover bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Cubes:
- 4 cups day-old bread, cut into ¾-inch cubes (such as French, sourdough, or Italian)
Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Bread Cubes: Place the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil or melted butter and toss to coat evenly.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and Parmesan cheese if using. Toss again to distribute the seasonings.
- Bake: Spread the seasoned bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Cool: Let the croutons cool completely before storing.
Notes
- Use stale bread for the best texture.
- Store cooled croutons in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- For extra crunch, leave them in the oven (turned off) for 5 minutes after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
