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Best Homemade Croutons Recipe
5 from 9 votes

Best Homemade Croutons Recipe

Once you learn how easy it is to make Homemade Croutons you'll never want to buy store-bought again! Cubed fresh bread is tossed in a bit of oil, garlic, and seasonings. They're then baked in the oven until lightly golden, perfectly toasted, crispy and crunchy!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 192 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups bread regular, baguette, or French*
  • ¼ cup neutral cooking oil avocado or olive oil, generic cooking oil
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning optional
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Cut bread into ¾-inch cubes using a bread knife.
  3. Add bread cubes to a large bowl with oil, seasonings, garlic powder, and salt. Toss until cubes are well coated.
  4. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Add bread cubes and spread out into a single layer.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 10-20 minutes, tossing halfway through. Closer to 10 minutes if bread is a few days old, and closer to 20 minutes if it is fresh bread.
  6. Store croutons in a resealable plastic bag or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • To Prep-Ahead: This is the perfect meal prep recipe! Either cube the bread or make the entire recipe a day or two before.
  • To Store: Store croutons in a resealable plastic bag or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
  • To Freeze: Place croutons in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
  • To Reheat: Pop these back in the oven to get a crispy texture.

Nutrition Information

Calories 192kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 367mg (15%) Potassium 112mg (2%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 5IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 87mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 192

% Daily Value*

Calories 192kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 367mg 15%
Potassium 112mg 2%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 5IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 87mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.