Description
Homemade croutons are the perfect crunchy addition to salads and soups, delivering a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can transform stale bread into golden, crispy cubes that elevate any dish. Whether seasoned with garlic and herbs or tailored to your taste, these croutons will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups stale bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, herbs, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring halfway through for even cooking.
- Allow cooling completely before storing in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg