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Sourdough Bread Croutons
Easy homemade sourdough croutons from scratch that are crunchy, buttery, and insanely delicious in under 10 minutes. Choose your favorite bread, with the options of making these croutons gluten-free and vegan. Perfect for salads and soups!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 87 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American , International
Ingredients
- 2 - 3 large slices of sourdough bread about 3 cups cubed, gluten-free or regular
- 1 tablespoon melted butter vegan or regular
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the sourdough bread into 1-inch bite-sized pieces. Add to a mixing bowl.
- Combine melted butter, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the bread and toss to combine.
- Evenly arrange bread across the lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 8 - 10 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Enjoy on top of a salad or in a soup!
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Notes
- Bread: Use gluten-free or regular sourdough. You can also substitute with your favorite gluten-free bread, this recipe works for almost all types of bread.
- Stale Bread Hack: While fresh bread works, using slightly stale sourdough enhances crispiness. If your bread is too fresh, leave it out for an hour or three before cubing.
- Butter: You can substitute the butter with another 1 Tablespoon of olive oil if needed.
- Garlic: I do not recommend using fresh minced garlic, it will burn in the oven.
- Make them Vegan: Use dairy-free butter rather than regular butter to make these croutons 100% vegan.
- Storage Tip: Store leftover croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. While best enjoyed within the first few hours for optimal crispiness, proper storage helps retain their flavor and texture. Avoid refrigeration, as it can make croutons lose their crunch.
Nutrition Information
Calories
87kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
81mg
(3%)
Potassium
21mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
44IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 87kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 81mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 21mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 44IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.