Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade croutons with this easy recipe. These crispy bread cubes are seasoned with garlic, herbs, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for topping salads, soups, or casseroles.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Cubes:
- 4 cups day-old bread (cut into 1-inch cubes)
Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning or dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss Bread Cubes: In a large bowl, toss the bread cubes with olive oil or melted butter until lightly coated. Sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add Parmesan cheese if using, and toss again until evenly coated.
- Bake: Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Let the croutons cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Use any sturdy bread like sourdough, French, or whole wheat.
- Store croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Perfect for topping salads, soups, or casseroles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
