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Easy Homemade Croutons

Golden, crispy croutons can take even the most scrumptious salad or creamy soup to the next level. The best part is you can make them super fast with bread you already have with this homemade croutons recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: breads, salad
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 274kcal
Author: Laura

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Bread knife
  • Small microwave-safe dish or saucepan
  • Mixing spoon 
  • Large baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 1/2 French loaf bread cubed into 3/4-inch pieces (~4 cups)
  • 1/4 cup butter melted (1/2 a stick)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cube a loaf of bread of your choice into small crouton-sized pieces until you have 4 cups.
  • Combine melted butter, salt and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl and add the bread pieces. Toss to cover.
    Combine melted butter, salt and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl and add the bread pieces. Toss to cover.
  • Place the croutons in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese.
    Place the croutons in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
    homemade croutons

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 684mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 427IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 2mg