Description
Crispy homemade croutons are the perfect way to elevate your meals with delightful crunch and flavor. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these golden-brown morsels transform salads, soups, and pastas into extraordinary dishes. Whether you’re enjoying a warm bowl of soup or a fresh salad, these croutons add an irresistible texture that will impress your family and friends. Get ready to enjoy this easy recipe that brings both taste and satisfaction to every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups day-old bread (sourdough or French), cubed
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned bread cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet before transferring to an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg