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Easy Homemade Croutons

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Snack
Keyword: topping
Servings: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of any bread cut into ½ in. cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 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.
*Modify these measurements if you're making more or less than 1 cup.