If you’re not making your own homemade croutons, then this recipe may just convince you! This is a super simple homemade croutons recipe that instantly levels up any soup or salad. Make a big batch, and enjoy them all week long!

If you like easy DIY recipes, then you’ve got to try my homemade English muffins and my easy cranberry sauce!

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    Homemade Croutons Recipe

    If you’ve never made your own homemade croutons from scratch, then this recipe is the perfect one to make as your first attempt! I love making these at the start of the week to use on salads or in soups (or even just to snack on). They’re crispy and full of flavor. The perfect crunchy addition to so many of my favorite recipes!

    This homemade croutons recipe is a great way to use leftover bread with a few pantry staple ingredients to make something that is as impressive as it is delicious. Minimal effort for maximum wow factor!

    Serve these homemade croutons atop your favorite salads or in soups like my homemade tomato soup!

    What Are Croutons?

    Croutons are basically torn up or cut cubes of bread tossed with olive oil and seasonings and rebaked until crisp. Most often croutons are made with stale day old bread and used for topping for soups and salads!

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    Homemade Crouton Ingredients

    You only need a handful of ingredients to make these easy homemade croutons: leftover bread (like French bread or any hearty white bread), extra-virgin olive oil, and a couple dry seasonings.

    I used garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, but you could use any seasonings you prefer.

    How To Make Homemade Croutons

    1. Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees. Any higher, and you risk burning the croutons quickly.
    2. Add the chopped bread cubes to a large sheet tray. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with the dry seasonings — garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
    overhead view of cubed bread tossed with olive oil and seasonings
    1. Toss to coat all of the bread cubes in oil and seasonings evenly.
    2. Bake for 10 minutes, stirring halfway or until golden brown.
    3. Serve immediately with your favorite soups or salads. And enjoy!
    overhead view of cooked homemade croutons on a baking sheet

    How To Store Homemade Croutons

    Croutons can be left at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Do not freeze or refrigerate them.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve these best homemade croutons as a garnish for any of these delicious homemade recipes:

    Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup in a white bowl garnished with parsley and feta cheese

    variations / swaps

    • Make it spicier! Crushed red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, chili powder or paprika.
    • Everything bagel croutons! Add 1 teaspoon of everything bagel seasoning! Or make your own by combining sesame seeds, dried minced onion, dried minced garlic, poppy seeds, sea salt.
    • Make it cheesy! Add grated parmesan cheese on top!
    • Add fresh herbs: Like thyme, rosemary or fresh basil!
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    Homemade Croutons

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    If you're not making your own homemade croutons, then this recipe may just convince you! This is a super simple homemade croutons recipe that instantly levels up any soup or salad. Make a big batch, and enjoy them all week long!
    Servings: 4
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes

    Ingredients 

    Instructions 

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
      Add bread cubes to a large sheet tray. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
      Toss to coat all of the bread cubes in oil and seasonings.
    • Bake for 10 minutes stirring halfway or until golden brown.
      Serve immediately with your favorite soups or salads.
      Croutons can be left at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 7mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg

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