Homemade Croutons
Homemade croutons can transform any salad or soup into a gourmet dish with their golden crunch and rich flavor. Quick and easy to make, these delightful bites are customizable with your favorite seasonings, making them a perfect addition to various meals. Say goodbye to store-bought options and impress your friends and family with this simple yet delicious recipe!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups stale bread, cubed (preferably sourdough or baguette)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the bread cubes with olive oil until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, pepper, and dried herbs over the bread cubes. Toss until all pieces are seasoned.
- Spread the seasoned bread cubes in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, tossing halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Allow cooling completely on the baking sheet before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg