How to Make Homemade Croutons
Make your own homemade croutons with this easy recipe! Use sourdough or French bread for the best results! Better than storebought.
Servings: 4 cups
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 loaf bread sliced, cut into cubes
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Slice the loaf of bread into cubes. Cut the bread slices into cubes and place them on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle bread cubes with olive oil until all of the cubes are covered. Sprinkle the bread cubes with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Place the baking sheet and croutons in the oven for 15 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Flip the bread cubes halfway through the cooking time.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Notes and Substitutions
- Store the leftover croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
- For a little bit of spice, add ground cayenne pepper. For extra flavor, add a little bit of garlic powder.
- Keep an eye on the croutons as they cook so they do not burn. All ovens are different!
- Use any kind of bread. We like to use sourdough, French bread, baguettes, homemade, etc...
- Serving size is per cup: so if using 1/4 cup, it will be about 146 calories
Nutrition
Calories: 586kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 1095mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 6mg