No more store bought croutons! These homemade croutons are super easy and quick to make.
What kind of bread to use?
You can basically use any kind of bread you have sitting around in your kitchen, though I typically use sourdough. Whole wheat or multigrain breads are great healthy options.
Cooking Process
Since you are toasting the bread, it’s key to have the oven at a high temperature so you get that perfect crunch and golden color.
These croutons are great to use as toppings for your soups and salads, or to just enjoy as a snack. I also included some seasoning suggestions in the notes section of the recipe for different variations.
Easy Homemade Croutons
Servings: 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 cup of any bread cut into ½ in. cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Cover a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Toss all of the ingredients in a bowl. Spread out the croutons evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the croutons are golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes.
Notes
Seasoning suggestions:
- Chili lime croutons: ½ tsp chili powder and 2 tsp lime juice.
- Cheesy garlic croutons: ½ tsp garlic powder and ½ tbsp nutritional yeast.
- Italian croutons: ¼ tsp dried oregano, ¼ tsp dried rosemary, ⅛ tsp garlic powder, and ⅛ tsp onion powder.