These homemade Sourdough Bread Croutons make the BEST salad topping ... so flavorful and so easy to make!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Bread, Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12servings
Calories: 138kcal
Author: Ginnie Leeming
Ingredients
6 to 7slicessourdough bread,cut into 1-inch cubes (enough to make 6 cups)
⅓cupextra virgin olive oil
1teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoondried basil
¼teaspoondried thyme
¼teaspoondried rosemary
½teaspoonkosher salt
¼teaspoonpepper
Equipment
Baking Sheet
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, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix until well coated.
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 - Homemade and store bought sourdough will both work. Stale bread works great, but avoid anything that's too hard and crusty, otherwise your croutons may be difficult to eat.Seasoning - Experiment with different herbs and seasonings to change up the flavors. You'll find lots of ideas before this recipe card. More Tips - Make sure to read the info before this recipe card for helpful tips, variations, and ideas for using the croutons.