The Best Homemade Croutons Recipe

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The Best Homemade Croutons Recipe

While so simple to make, there is nothing like homemade croutons, especially when served up in your favorite salad or soup recipe.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 baguette cut into ½” cubes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • sea salt and pepper
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°.
  2. Add the cubed bread to a large bowl and toss with the olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Spread out on a cookie sheet tray lined with parchment paper and bake at 375° for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned and crunchy.
  4. Cool and serve.

Notes

  • Chef Notes:
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  • Make-Ahead: You can make these up to 3 days ahead of time. Make sure they are covered and stored properly before serving.
  • How to Store: Keep in an airtight plastic container or bag and keep at room temperature for up to 7 days.
  • You can also cook the croutons in a pan. Instead of tossing them in olive oil, you add it to a pan and cook the bread in the oil until browned and crunchy.
  • You can also replace the olive oil with melted unsalted butter.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 105kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 153mg (6%) Potassium 28mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 105 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 105kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 153mg 6%
Potassium 28mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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