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Easy homemade croutons are placed in a bowl before adding to soups and salads.
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Best Homemade Croutons Recipe

Once you learn how easy it is to make Homemade Croutons you'll never want to buy store-bought again! Cubed fresh bread is tossed in a bit of oil, garlic, and seasonings. They're then baked in the oven until lightly golden, perfectly toasted, crispy and crunchy!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: bread
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups bread regular, baguette, or French*
  • ¼ cup oil avocado or olive oil
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning optional
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cut bread into ¾-inch cubes using a bread knife.
  • Add bread cubes to a large bowl with oil, seasonings, garlic powder, and salt. Toss until cubes are well coated.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Add bread cubes and spread out into a single layer.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10-20 minutes, tossing halfway through. Closer to 10 minutes if bread is a few days old, and closer to 20 minutes if it is fresh bread.
  • Store croutons in a resealable plastic bag or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Meal Prep and Storage

  • To Prep-Ahead: This is the perfect meal prep recipe! Either cube the bread or make the entire recipe a day or two before.
  • To Store: Store croutons in a resealable plastic bag or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
  • To Freeze: Place croutons in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
  • To Reheat: Pop these back in the oven to get a crispy texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg