Homemade Croutons
These Homemade Croutons are crunchy, flavorful, and far more delicious than anything from a box. Whether you’re topping a fresh green salad, adding a crunchy finish to soup, or just snacking straight from the container (no judgment), these yummy toasted seasoned croutons are going to earn a regular spot in your kitchen.
Made with just a few pantry staples and day-old bread, they’re endlessly customizable and come together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients for Homemade Croutons
- Loaf bread or baguette (preferably slightly stale; white, whole wheat, or sourdough all work)
- Olive oil
- Garlic Salt
- Onion Powder
- Dried Parsley
How to Make It Yourself
- Preheat your oven to 300°F.
- Prepare the bread. Cut or tear your bread into small cubes or rustic chunks. Slightly stale bread works best – it’s drier and toasts up more evenly. Spread the pieces out on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Season and toast. Drizzle the bread pieces with olive oil until lightly coated. Sprinkle on garlic salt, onion powder, and dried parsley. Toss everything together right on the baking sheet to make sure each piece is well coated. Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Keep and eye on them in the last few minutes- they should be golden brown and crispy, not burnt.
- Cool Completely. Let the croutons cool on the pan. This helps them finish crisping up and keeps them from getting soggy in storage.
- Store them in an airtight container once fully cooled. Store in refrigerator up to one week or in freezer for up to three months.
Recipe Notes and Variations
- Use Italian seasoning instead of parsley for an herbier twist.
- Swap garlic salt for fresh minced garlic sautéed in butter for a richer flavor.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese in the last few minutes of baking for a cheesy finish.
- Use smoked paprika, ranch seasoning, or even a little curry powder for more unique flavors!
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Homemade Croutons
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
5 minutes
These Homemade Croutons are crunchy, flavorful, and far more delicious than anything from a box. Whether you're topping a fresh green salad, adding a crunchy finish to soup, or just snacking straight from the container.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of bread or baguette ( preferably slightly stale; white, whole wheat, or sourdough all work good)
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat you oven to 300°F.
- Cut or tear your bread, slightly stale if possible, into small cubes. Spread the pieces out on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Drizzle the bread pieces with olive oil until lightly coated. Sprinkle on the garlic salt, onion powder, and dried parsley. Toss everyhting together right on the baking sheet to make sure each piece is well coated. Bake for 15-20, flipping halfway through. Keep and eye on them in the last few minutes - they should be golden brown and crispy.
- Cool completely. Let the croutons cool on the pan. This helps them finish crisping up and keeps them from getting soggy in storage.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or in the freezer for up to three months.
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