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one bowl of crispy garlic croutons
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Homemade Croutons Recipe

This homemade Italian Croutons recipe delivers flavors that are crispy and so savory! Enjoy these easy, oven-baked seasoned Croutons with Caesar salads, soups, and much more for extra crunch and satisfaction. Garlic, butter, and olive oil create the best flavor combinations! 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bread croutons, croutons, croutons recipe, homemade croutons, how to make croutons, salad croutons
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 8 cups cubed bread; (with or without seeds) 1 large loaf or 2 small
  • ¼ cup butter; melted
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¾ teaspaoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the butter, oil, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder until combined.
  • Gently fold in the cubed bread until evenly coated. Place the croutons on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, then flip and bake for another 7-9 minutes. Let cool and use croutons immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Notes

Tips

  • Use Italian or French bread or white bread. All types of bread will work!
  • Make your own Italian seasoning or use a storebought blend.
  • The cooking time will depend on the thickness of the bread cubes so keep this in mind as you bake the croutons.
  • Allow the croutons to fully cool before transferring to an airtight storage container.

Leftovers

Store the leftover homemade croutons recipe in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. 
Freeze the croutons by placing them in a freezer-safe bag and storing them in the freezer for up to four months. 
Allow the croutons to thaw in the refrigerator before reheating in the oven.