How To Make Homemade Croutons (With Any Bread!)
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How To Make Homemade Croutons (With Any Bread!)
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After making these croutons over one hundred times in my own kitchen, I can guarantee that these are the perfect easy homemade croutons. With so many tests, I've also made sure you can use this guide to make croutons with any bread (seriously, any type at all)!
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Ingredients
- 3 heaping cups cut or torn bread stale or fresh
- 2 to 4 Tbsp olive oil or any flavorless high-heat oil, 30 to 60 mL
- ⅛ to ¼ tsp salt
- Optional extras: ground black pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, your favorite spice blends
Instructions
- Cut: Cut or tear bread into bite-sized chunks. You can leave the crust on or tear it off, your preference!
- Coat: Add the bread to a large bowl and drizzle with oil and desired seasoning. Toss until most of the bread is coated in oil.
- Cook Option 1 - Oven: Cook in a single layer on a baking sheet at 375°F (190°C) for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Cook Option 2 - Air Fryer: Cook in a single layer in your air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 7 to 9 minutes.
- Cook Option 3 - Stove: Cook in a large saute pan over medium/high heat, jostling the croutons occasionally to evenly cook. They are done when most sides are golden brown and crispy, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Notes
- Breads good for croutons: Italian bread, sourdough, ciabatta, brioche, a baguette, or the everyday kind of sandwich bread.
- If using very fresh bread (as opposed to stale), you may need to cook them a little longer.
- Store croutons in the fridge in an airtight container with a paper towel. You can store croutons for 5 to 7 days (may need to be thrown back in the pan right before eating to become crispy again).
- To freeze, place croutons in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. When ready to eat, throw them back in the pan to reheat for a few minutes. This is my preferred way of storing them!
- To make croutons with less oil, use a spray bottle to evenly coat the pieces.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving (1/2 cup)
Calories
86kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
7.7g
(3%)
Protein
2.4g
(5%)
Fat
5.3g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
0.8g
(4%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
139mg
(6%)
Potassium
46mg
(1%)
Fiber
1.3g
(5%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving (1/2 cup) | |
| Calories | 86kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.7g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.4g | 5% |
| Fat | 5.3g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 139mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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