Discover the method for creating simple Homemade Croutons that are crunchy, flavorful, and quick to prepare! Perfect as a garnish for salads, soups, stuffing, and more!
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I truly enjoy crafting my croutons at home for salads or soups, and these straightforward homemade croutons are incredibly simple to prepare! Crunchy, garlicky, and easily tailored to your taste. I opted for a multigrain baguette to enhance nutrition, but any kind of leftover bread will do!
Reasons to Love These Croutons
- Quick to whip up with only a few basic ingredients in about 15 minutes!
- Ideal as a topping for salads, soups, stuffing, and more.
- Perfect for utilizing any leftover bread.
- Far superior to store-bought croutons with significantly more flavor!
Ingredients You Will Require
- multigrain baguette – you’ll need roughly 4 cups of cubed bread; I prefer a multigrain baguette for added crunch and nutrition. Sourdough, ciabatta, or virtually any leftover loaf will also suffice, just ensure the bread is about a day or two old for optimal results.
- olive oil – this is used to make the croutons crispy and beautifully golden. You may also use avocado oil or melted butter if you wish.
- seasonings – a blend of garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper that brings delightful flavor to these croutons! Feel free to add any spices you prefer.
Steps to Create Homemade Croutons
- Chop your bread. Slice your baguette (or any loaf) into 1-inch cubes until you have around 4 cups.
- Mix with seasonings. In a sizable bowl, combine the bread cubes with olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring all cubes are well-coated.
- Toast until crisp. Arrange the bread cubes in a single layer on a large baking tray lined with parchment paper or sprayed with nonstick spray. Bake at 400 degrees F for roughly 13 to 15 minutes, until they turn golden and crispy.
- Enjoy or save. You can serve these croutons right away or let them cool to room temperature and store them in a sealed, airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Serving Suggestions
Once the croutons are cool, store them in a container and utilize them in a variety of dishes! Here are some ways I like to incorporate these croutons:
Storage Tips
These homemade croutons can be kept in a sealed, airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Ensure they are completely cool before storing!
I hope you all relish these Easy Homemade Croutons and if you adore this recipe as much as we do, please leave ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ below and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram with the hashtag #eatyourselfskinny! I love seeing all your wonderful recreations!
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick spray.
Combine the bread cubes in a large bowl and mix with olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
Spread the cubes in one layer on the baking sheet and bake for 13 to 15 minutes, until they are crusty and golden.
Serving: 1/2 cup | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.4g | Protein: 1.6g | Fat: 5.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Sodium: 119.6mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.6g
Nutrition details are automatically calculated and should only be used as a guideline.