Homemade Croutons

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375F

Step 2

In a microwaveable dish, add your butter, and melt in the microwave. Add the olive oil to the melted butter. Next, add in onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and parsley and mix well.

Step 3

Add half of your cubed bread to a large bowl. Mix half of your butter/oil mix to half of the bread, mix well. Add the second half of the bread cubes to the bowl. Add the rest of the butter/oil and mix well with your hands until all pieces are lightly coated. Then, spread your bread cubes onto a large pan lined with parchment paper or tin foil.

Step 4

Bake for 12-18 minutes (see notes), stirring every few minutes. When the buttery croutons are crisped to perfection, let them cool and serve. Or, store in an airtight container at room temperature.