5 from 30 votes
The Best Homemade Croutons Recipe
This recipe makes classic homemade croutons using cubed baguette tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper, baked until crunchy. The croutons develop a golden-brown texture that adds a crisp bite to salads or soups. The simple seasoning allows the toasted bread flavor to stand out while providing a versatile topping to enhance many dishes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
105 kcal
Course:
Salad, Soup
Cuisine:
French, Italian
Ingredients
- 1 baguette cut into ½” cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt sea salt
- black pepper sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°.
- Add the cubed bread to a large bowl and toss with the olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- 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.
- Cool and serve.
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Notes
- You can prepare the croutons up to 3 days in advance and keep them covered before serving.
- Store croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days to maintain freshness.
- For a different cooking method, pan-fry the bread cubes in olive oil until browned and crunchy instead of baking.
- Substitute olive oil with melted unsalted butter for a richer flavor.
Nutrition Information
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: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 105
% 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.