Description
Elevate your salads and soups with easy and customizable homemade croutons that are perfect for various meals.
Ingredients
- Stale bread (about 4 cups, any kind you prefer)
- Olive oil (2-3 tablespoons)
- Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Herbs (e.g., 1-2 teaspoons of parsley, thyme, or Italian seasoning)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut your stale bread into cubes, aiming for about 1-inch pieces.
- Toss the bread cubes with olive oil and your chosen seasonings in a large bowl until they’re evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned bread cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crunchy, stirring halfway through to ensure even baking.
- Allow the croutons to cool before using them in salads, soups, or enjoying them as a crispy snack.
Notes
Store homemade croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks or freeze them for extended freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: croutons, homemade, salads, soups, snacks, vegetarian