Homemade Croutons
Make homemade croutons to top your favorite salads and soups with this easy recipe! Never buy croutons at the store again! Learn how to make crunchy, flavorful seasoned croutons at home in just 15 minutes using this simple step-by-step guide.
Ingredients
- 6 cups cubed bread, approximately ½ pound or 8 ounce loaf of bread
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, click link for homemade recipe
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Slice a loaf of bread into 1 inch, ¾ inch or ½ inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, toss the bread cubes with the olive oil until coated.
- Add the salt, black pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning to the bowl, and toss until the bread cubes are coated in the seasoning.
- Arrange the bread cubes in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place in the oven and bake for 5 minutes, toss and bake for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Cut the bread cubes to the same size and make sure they're in an even layer on the baking sheet so that they cook evenly,
- Store the croutons in an airtight container at room temperature, in a cool, dry place, like the pantry, for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 236kcal (12%)Carbohydrates 27g (9%)Protein 6g (12%)Fat 12g (18%)Saturated Fat 2g (10%)Polyunsaturated Fat 2gMonounsaturated Fat 7gSodium 459mg (19%)Potassium 91mg (3%)Fiber 2g (8%)Sugar 3g (3%)Vitamin A 8mgVitamin C 0.1mgCalcium 77mg (8%)Iron 2mg (11%)
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