Homemade Seasoned Croutons
Turn stale bread into crunchy homemade croutons! With olive oil, garlic powder, and simple seasonings, you’ll never buy store bought again.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6-7 cups of croutons 1x
Ingredients
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- 8 slices of bread - any sort (about 6-7 cups of cubes)
- 1/4 cup olive oil, melted butter, or coconut oil - your choice
- 1-2 teaspoons seasonings
Seasoning Ideas
- Garlic Croutons: 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt or 1 teaspoon garlic powder + 1/8 teaspoon salt, plus 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Italian Style: Pinch of salt with dried oregano or basil
- Cheesy Garlic: Garlic powder + 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Slice and cube your bread. Stack slices and cut into roughly 1-inch cubes (they’ll shrink slightly as they bake). You can trim crusts if you want more uniform croutons, but it’s not necessary.
- Mix together the fat and seasonings in a large bowl. Toss the bread cubes to coat evenly.
- Spread the seasoned cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 30–45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until the croutons are golden brown and completely crisp. Taste testing is encouraged—just don’t burn your tongue!
- Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
Store in a tightly sealed container for up to a week at room temperature, or freeze for longer storage. (The fats can go rancid if left out too long.)
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