“How to Create Croutons at Home: An Easy and Tasty Recipe”

Discover the secrets to crafting Easy Homemade Croutons that are crunchy, garlic-flavored, and incredibly quick to whip up! Perfect as an addition to salads, soups, stuffing, and beyond!

I’m a huge fan of creating my own croutons right in my kitchen, especially for salads or soups, and these quick homemade croutons are a breeze to prepare! Crunchy, garlicky, and fully customizable to suit your preferences. I opted for a multigrain baguette to enhance the nutritional value, but any leftover bread will suffice!

Reasons to Adore These Croutons

• Simple to create with just a handful of ingredients in only 15 minutes!
• Ideal for topping salads, soups, stuffings, and more.
• A fantastic method to utilize any leftover bread.
• Far superior in flavor to store-bought croutons!

Necessary Ingredients

• multigrain baguette – around 4 cups of cubed bread is needed; I prefer a multigrain baguette for that perfect crunch and extra nutrition. Sourdough, ciabatta, or pretty much any bread you have on hand will work, just ensure the bread is about a day or two old for optimal results.
• olive oil – this will help crisp up the croutons, giving them a lovely golden color. Avocado oil or melted butter can be used as alternatives if desired.
• seasonings – a mix of garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper for a flavor boost to these croutons! Feel free to incorporate any seasonings you prefer.

Steps to Create Homemade Croutons

1. Cube your bread. Slice your baguette (or other bread) into 1-inch pieces until you have roughly 4 cups.
2. Mix with seasonings. In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes with olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring each cube is thoroughly coated.
3. Bake for crispiness. Arrange the bread cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or sprayed with nonstick spray. Bake at 400°F for about 13 to 15 minutes, until they are golden and crispy.
4. Enjoy or store. Serve the croutons right away or allow them to cool and then store in a sealed, airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Serving Suggestions

After the croutons cool, they can be stored in a container for various uses! Here are some of my favorite ways to utilize these croutons:

Storage Instructions

Keep these homemade croutons in a sealed, airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Just ensure they’ve fully cooled before sealing away!

I hope you all love these Easy Homemade Croutons, and if you enjoy this recipe as much as we do, please leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating below and remember to tag me on Instagram with the hashtag #eatyourselfskinny! I adore seeing your delicious versions!