How to Make Homemade Croutons
How to Make Homemade Croutons using a handful of simple ingredients that taste better than the store-bought version you're use to enjoying!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 813kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups rustic bread, cubed into ¾ inches (I like to use sourdough bread)
- ⅓ cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsps Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Pinch of sea salt + black pepper
Instructions
TO MAKE THE HOMEMADE CROUTONS:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, add the cubed bread, olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and black pepper, tossing everything together until bread is fully coated. Add the bread unto the baking sheet (spreading it out evenly) and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the bread has become golden and are crisp. Remove and let it cool.
- Serve homemade croutons atop your favorite salad, soup, stuffed veggies, polenta, eggs, etc.
- Bon Appetit!
Notes
- STORAGE: Leftovers should be cooled completely and then stored in a sealed tight container or ziplock bag at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. You can freeze leftovers for up to 2 months. To serve, simply reheat in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until thawed and crispy.
- GLUTEN-FREE OPTION: Be sure to use gluten-free friendly bread for these homemade croutons.
Nutrition
Calories: 813kcal | Carbohydrates: 114g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1120mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 313mg | Iron: 9mg