How To Make Croutons
3-ingredient homemade croutons are crispy, customizable, and delicious! Save that leftover bread, learn how to make croutons the easy way, and save money!
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 154kcal
Equipment
- bread knife or chef's knife
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Bread cubed (about 6 cups)
- 1-2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- pinch Salt optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut BREAD into ½-inch cubes.
- Toss cubed bread in OLIVE OIL and (optional) SALT. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.Note: You can refrigerate or freeze oiled, unbaked bread cubes in airtight packaging and bake later.
- Bake 8-12 minutes, stirring as needed. Make them as crispy and brown as you like.Note: Add a few minutes for frozen bread cubes.
- Allow to cool completely. Store croutons in an airtight container or ziptop bag up to 5 days.
Notes
Crouton Seasoning Ideas
- Garlic croutons: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder over oiled bread cubes, shake to combine, and bake.
- Italian croutons: Stir 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning into the olive oil before drizzling it over unbaked bread cubes.
- Cheesy croutons: Toss oiled bread cubes in 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, then bake.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg