Homemade Croutons
These delicious baked Croutons are perfectly seasoned and so easy to make!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 143kcal
Ingredients
- 6 to 7 slices bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (enough to make 6 cups)
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place bread cubes on baking sheet in a single layer (use two baking sheets if necessary), then drizzle evenly with olive oil. Toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and half of the Parmesan. Mix until well coated.
- Space cubes evenly over pan in a single layer, then sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
- Bake croutons until golden brown and crisp, flipping halfway through (about 15 to 20 minutes total).
- Let croutons cool completely on baking sheet, then store in an airtight container until ready to use. Enjoy!
Notes
Yield - Recipe makes about 6 cups or 12 servings.
Bread - I made these croutons using my favorite white bread, which has the perfect texture for this recipe. Other breads like multigrain, sourdough, French, Italian, or even rye will also work. Avoid bread that is super crusty, otherwise your croutons may turn out too hard.
Seasoning - Experiment with different herbs and seasonings to change up the flavors. You'll find lots of ideas before this recipe card.
Vegan - Skip the cheese to make this recipe vegan, or sprinkle with nutritional yeast for some cheesy flavor.
More Tips - Make sure to read the info before this recipe card for helpful tips, variations, and ideas for using the croutons.
Nutrition
Calories: 143kcal
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