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Sourdough Croutons Recipe

Making Sourdough Croutons is a great way to bring new life to leftover sourdough bread. Use them to bring a delicious crunch to your salads and soups.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 servings (makes 6 cups)
Calories: 69 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 cups sourdough bread* torn into 1-inch pieces or diced into ¾- inch cubes
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ tsp fine sea salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, drizzle the bread cubes with olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and your choice of seasonings and/or cheese, tossing again to ensure everything is evenly coated.
  2. Spread the cubes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 20-30 minutes. Turn the croutons halfway through, after 15 minutes, for even browning. Once they’re firm and fully crisp, remove from the oven and let them cool completely before storing*.

Notes

  • *Use day-old sourdough for the best texture. It should be slightly dried out. 6 cups of sourdough bread is about 8 to 10 oz. 
  • *Bake the croutons until they're fully crispy; if they remain soft, they’ll be chewy and spoil more quickly during storage.
  • Storing the Croutons:
  • Storing the Croutons:
  • Store at room temperature in an airtight container in a low-humidity area for up to a week or longer in some cases. If cheese was used, store for 3-5 days as it may spoil more quickly.
  • Store at room temperature in an airtight container in a low-humidity area for up to a week or longer in some cases. If cheese was used, store for 3-5 days as it may spoil more quickly.
  • Store in a cool, dry area, and keep them away from humidity to prevent croutons from becoming stale or moldy.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.5cup Calories 69kcal (3%) Carbs 7g Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 133mg (6%) Potassium 17mg (0%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 0.2IU (0%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings (makes 6 cups)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 69

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5cup
Calories 69kcal 3%
Carbs 7g
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 133mg 6%
Potassium 17mg 0%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 0.2IU 0%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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