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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!
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
