homemade croutons

Once you learn how to make croutons, you'll never ever go back to buying store bought croutons! Homemade croutons are unbelievably easy to make and taste so much better than the dry kind you buy from the store.

Basic Crouton Recipe

bread

oil, such as extra virgin olive oil

garlic powder

sea salt

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

In a large bowl, combine the bread, garlic...

In a large bowl, combine the bread, garlic powder, and salt. Drizzle olive oil over bread while stirring. Stir well until bread is coated by all ingredients and olive oil is absorbed.

Spread the bread cubes into an even layer...

Spread the bread cubes into an even layer on a sheet pan. Don’t crowd the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. If you’re using super fresh bread, the croutons will take a little longer to become golden brown. If the bread is stale and dry, the croutons may brown faster, so keep an eye on them!

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Homemade croutons are so easy to make – these baked, whole grain, 4 ingredient croutons will transform your soups and salads into something completely irresistible.

Homemade Croutons

Caesar Croutons are the crowning jewel on a classic Caesar Salad and once you make this homemade version, you&#x27;ll find yourself wondering why you ever bought croutons from the store. There is no comparison and they&#x27;ll quickly take your Caesar Salad game to the next level.

Caesar Croutons

extra virgin olive oil

Parmesan cheese

parsley

oregano

black pepper

thyme leaves

In a large bowl, combine the olive oil,...

In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, thyme.

Add bread cubes and toss to coat all...

Add bread cubes and toss to coat all bread cubes with olive oil mixture.

Spread the bread cubes into an even layer on a sheet pan. Don’t crowd the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp, stirring once to ensure even toasting. If you’re using super fresh bread, they’ll take a little longer to become golden brown. If the bread is stale and dry, it may brown faster, so keep an eye on it!

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Caesar Croutons are the crowning jewel on a classic Caesar Salad and once you make this homemade version, you’ll find yourself wondering why you ever bought croutons from the store. There is no comparison and they’ll quickly take your Caesar Salad game to the next level.

Four Ingredient Homemade Croutons - {baked & whole grain}

Spread the bread cubes into an even layer on a sheet pan. Don’t crowd the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. If you're using super fresh bread, they'll take a little longer to become golden brown. If the bread is stale and dry, it may brown faster, so keep an eye on it!

Air fryer croutons are the best of both worlds: crispy on the outside, yet slightly soft on the inside. Seasoned with a simple blend of spices, they are ready in under 10 minutes!

Air Fryer Croutons (BEST texture!)

olive oil (note 2)

salt

onion powder

Bread

Prepare bread- Cut your bread into 1 to 1 ½ inch cubes. Day old bread is easier to cut, if you have fresh bread, you may want to tear it using your hands. You&#039;ll need 4 cups of bread cubes for this recipe, which is roughly half of a boule of sourdough.

Season

Season bread cubes- Toss the bread cubes in olive oil until evenly coated, then add the garlic powder, onion powder and salt. Toss well.

Cook

Cook- Pre-heat your air fryer at 400°F/200°C for at least 5 minutes. Add the bread cubes to the basket or tray, and cook for 3-5 minutes*, shaking occasionally. Depending on how closely together your breadcrumbs are positioned, you may need to cook for up to 7-8 minutes.*if you are using an air fryer oven, place the croutons on the lowest tray.

Serve

Serve- Croutons are ready when they are golden brown all over (as shown above). Cool slightly before adding to your salad.

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Air Fryer Croutons

Crunchy croutons made with just 3 ingredients using day old bread is easy to make at home.  You will never get store bought croutons again.

How to make croutons

Baguette (Long baguette that is day old)

Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)

Tbsp Dill (Fresh dill, finely chopped)

tsp Sea salt (optional)

Cooking spray

Oven

Cut the baguette into big pieces (about 2inches)

Use cooking spray to oil the baking tray

Spread the bread pieces out on the oiled baking dish

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the bread pieces

Top with dill and salt

Place the baking tray in the oven

Roast for 20 minutes

Remove tray from oven and let it cool to touch

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How to make croutons at home using day old baguette using just 3 ingredients.  These homemade croutons are much better than store bought croutons because they have simple ingredients. There is no MSG or added preservatives in them.  Use fresh herbs in it.

How to make croutons at home using just 3 ingredients

How to make EASY Homemade croutons - a great way to use up leftover sourdough bread! Vegan!

Homemade Sourdough Croutons 

sourdough bread (3/4-inch bread

olive oil

salt and pepper

garlic onion powder

In a bowl, toss the cubed bread with olive oil (see notes for a lighter version). If using a different quantity of bread, just lightly coat the bread in olive oil.

Sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt and pepper and any optional additions.

Bake 10-12 minutes, give a stir and continue baking until golden, another 3-5 minutes.

Let cool completely. Store in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.

The best croutons I've ever made. Use my leftover sour dough bread.

Made these croutons for the Tomato Soup you just posted- and both were excellent. I like that these are vegan and low in fat. Lots of flavor from the sourdough.

Cannot believe how delicious these were! Such a great idea to use up sourdough bread.

Toasty, chewy, peppery homemade croutons! Little bites of crispy-meets-olive-oil-soaked bread that are just begging to go with your favorite fall soup or on a delicious green salad.
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Peppery Torn Homemade Croutons

sourdough bread (THE BEST) but Tuscan bread

garlic,

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pull the bread into crouton-y sized chunks.

Peppery Torn Homemade Croutons Step 1

Combine the olive oil and garlic in a large bowl. Add bread and massage to work the oil in (some of the bread might crumble into tiny pieces, which provides great texture variety). Season thoroughly with salt and lots of pepper.

Peppery Torn Homemade Croutons Step 2

Bake for about 15 minutes, turning once so they get evenly browned. Cool on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Peppery Torn Homemade Croutons Step 3

Use for dunking, dipping, and sopping up all that amazing soup; freeze your extras and re-toast in the oven for future soup-ing!

Peppery Torn Homemade Croutons Step 4

So simple and yummy in soup, will def make this again. Added nutritional yeast for extra yum.

I literally can’t believe that I’ve never had a soup crouton before tonight. This was one of the most magical things I’ve ever put in my mouth!

Delicious! The perfect addition to and soup or salad.

These were amazing! So easy to make and a delicious addition to soup. Love that they soften in soup but don’t break down into mush (maybe that says more about how quickly I ate them). I had them out on my counter and my family came over and couldn’t stop sneaking them out of the container.

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Toasty, chewy, peppery homemade croutons! Little bites of crispy-meets-olive-oil-soaked bread that are just begging to go with your favorite fall soup or on a delicious green salad.

Garlic croutons are so easy to make, and they add the perfect flavor and crunch to your salads. Making croutons on the stove is quick and simple! Just follow this homemade crouton recipe and skip the pre-made ones!

Garlic Crouton Recipe - Fried Croutons

garlic (smashed)

red pepper flakes

Coat a large saute pan with olive oil. I used approximately 3 tablespoons olive oil, but you can use more if need be.

Add in the garlic and red pepper and cook over medium heat. Cook until transluscent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.

Toss in the bread cubes and stir to coat in the oil and spices.

Continue to cook and stir until the bread is crusty, golden, and fully crisped.

Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Can save up to 2 weeks.

Enjoy!

The ultimate guide to crunchy, savory, CLASSIC homemade croutons! Just 1 pan, 5 ingredients, and 15 minutes required.

Garlicky Homemade Croutons

avocado oil ((or sub olive oil))

sea salt and black pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C).

Add all ingredients to a baking sheet and toss with clean hands to evenly coat. Bake for 8-12 minutes (8 for softer croutons, 12 for crunchier), or until slightly golden and firm to the touch. We baked ours for 10 minutes.

Let cool slightly before serving with soup or salad. Leftovers keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days.

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Crunchy, savory, CLASSIC homemade croutons! Just 1 pan, 5 ingredients, and 15 minutes required.

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Our homemade Vegan Croutons are super easy to make and require no effort. They are made with olive oil and Italian herbs for an authentic Mediterranean flavour profile.

Vegan Croutons

bread,

tbsp Italian herbs

tsp salt

tsp, ground peppercorn

Easy Homemade Vegan Croutons

Pre-heat the oven to

Line a baking sheet

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place the bread cubes

Place the bread cubes on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle the herbs, garlic powder if using, salt and peppercorn.

Using your hands toss

Using your hands toss the bread cubes together so the oil and herbs are evently distributed.

Spread the bread cubes

Spread the bread cubes out evenly and bake in the centre of the oven for 5 minutes.

Check the vegan croutons

Check the vegan croutons to see if they are done according to your liking. I like to turn them around at this point and bake them for another 3-5 minutes.

Remove from oven and

Remove from oven and allow them to cool at room temperature or feel free to use them in your dish right away.

Store in an airtight

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

How to make Vegan Croutons

These Homemade Croutons with Garlic and Herbs are perfectly crunchy and flavorful and make a great addition to your salads or soups!

Homemade Croutons with Garlic and Herbs

olive oil or melted butter

garlic

herbs,

Pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees F.  I like to bake them at a lower temperature for a little longer, rather than a high temperature for a shorter amount of time.  I feel like this ensures that the outside won&#8217;t burn before they are cooked through.

Cut your bread into little bite sized cubes.  I like to use a bread knife to the cut the bread into slices and then use a regular knife to cut the slices into cubes.  You can make them however large or small you prefer, it just may change cooking time if they&#8217;re really small or really large.

Add the bread to a large baking sheet.  You can either just add all the ingredients right to the pan with the bread and mix together or,  In a small bowl, add the olive oil, nutritional yeast, dried herbs, granulated garlic and salt.  Mix well util you have a paste and then pour over the bread.  Use your hands to mix everything together and make sure that the bread is as evenly coated as you can get it.

Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake until croutons are crispy, about 25-30 minutes, stirring a couple of times.  I like to leave mine a little bit soft on the inside so they have some chew to them but you can make them completely crispy if you desire.  Remove from the oven and let cool before enjoying.

Ready in under 30 minutes, these baked homemade sourdough bread croutons with Parmesan, garlic &amp; fresh herbs is an easy, no-waste recipe. Great in salads, soups and as a crunchy snack! Adapted from Artisan Sourdough Made Simple.

Perfect Homemade Sourdough Bread Croutons

olive oil (2-3 tbsp.)

dill,

Ground Parmesan or Pecorino cheese,

Salt & black pepper

Evenly arrange the bread cubes on a sheet pan in one single layer. Drizzle with some of the olive oil to coat. Sprinkle with garlic powder, fresh dill, and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. 

Toss gently with your hands, adding more olive oil as needed (if it&#8217;s too dry), until the bread is nicely coated.

Bake on the center rack for 20-30 minutes, checking at the 15-minute mark- give it a stir. The croutons are ready when they are crisp and golden brown; total bake time will vary based on size.

Once completely cool, store in an air tight container for up to 1 week.

What a perfect addition to our summer salads!

Love the different options too, definitely going with the grill option first.

Thank you for such a great post!!!

I rarely have leftover sourdough bread to make croutons (my family eats the whole loaf in a heartbeat), but I just so happen to have some from this past weekend and will definitely try this recipe. Sounds sooooooooooo good! Thanks so much!

I've made croutons for years the same way you do above, minus the dill and parmesan.  My kids (now young adults) still crave them.  Whenever we would travel, I'd make a batch and pack small baggies of croutons for them.  The smell of garlic would waft through the airplane cabin making everyone hungry.  It kept them quiet and busy...at least for awhile.  

I look forward to trying them with parmesan and a touch of dill.  Thanks so  much for your fabulous recipes!

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So so good! I am even obsessed with the leftovers as bread crumbs! Thank you so much for the recipe.

Recipe was great overall! But if you use a small oven that doubles as an air fryer, it will be done by 9 mins, or so I assume. Mines started to burn after 11 mins, so I think 9 mins would be perfect. I think my oven just runs very hot. But still, they were deliciously perfect for my Cesar salad!!

Once you've made these Easy Homemade Croutons, you'll never go back. The fresh bread is packed with flavor and toasted to perfection. Make lots and freeze them!

Easy Homemade Croutons

sourdough bread (or french bread)

Italian seasoning

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (it helps to have a sheet pan that is rimmed, so you don&#8217;t lose any croutons in the oven). Preheat oven to 350°F.

Place diced bread in a large mixing bowl and drizzle oil over the bread pieces. Toss to coat.

Add seasonings and toss until even distributed.

Spread croutons evenly over the baking sheet.

Bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until croutons are browned and crisp.

I can't wait to try this recipe! I'm constantly looking for easy recipes that will be fun to do with the kids, will last for awhile, and will make dinner that much tastier! Being a wiz in the kitchen does not come naturally for me, so I love when we can share tips to make dinnertime more enjoyable! Of course, my favorites are always something I can prep ahead of time and keep in the freezer so I'm not scrambling when the time comes!

These easy homemade croutons are perfect for piling onto your favorite soups and salads! I like to make them in the oven in the fall and winter and grill them in the summertime, but feel free to choose whichever method sounds best to you. Both are delicious!

garlic (smashed

Sea salt

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a small saucepan, gently heat the olive oil and smashed garlic until aromatic, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.

Cut the bread into cubes and place them on the baking sheet. Remove the garlic from the saucepan and drizzle the garlic oil over the bread. Sprinkle with sea salt, toss to coat, and spread the bread in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 18 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. The timing will depend on your bread and how crispy you like your croutons. Sprinkle with dried parsley.

For grilled croutons: Drizzle whole bread slices with olive oil and grill until lightly charred. Use the cut-side of a halved piece of garlic to rub garlic onto the hot bread. Slice the grilled bread into cubes.

Learn how to make Homemade Croutons with just 4 simple ingredients. This crouton recipe is so much better than store bought! Use in salads, soups, stuffing or just eat them straight off the pan.

Black pepper (to taste)

Bread is a staple food prepared from a dough of flour and water, usually by baking. Throughout recorded history it has been popular around the world and is one of the oldest artificial foods, having been of importance since the dawn of agriculture.

Garlic powder is ground, dehydrated garlic. It is a very common seasoning. Applications include pasta, pizza, and grilled chicken. Garlic salt is simply salt plus garlic powder. (Pre-made products usually include an anti-caking agent.) Garlic powder is a common component of spice mix. It is also a common component of seasoned salt.

Black pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Add bread cubes to a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat. Sprinkle in Italian seasoning, garlic power, salt and pepper. Toss to coat.

Spread the bread cubes out in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Bake until golden, tossing halfway through, about 15-20 minutes, keeping an eye on them so they don’t burn.

Remove from oven, and let cool.

Easy effortless and delicious. I made these croutons tonight along with your broccoli cheddar soup five out of five for both. Thank you for posting.

My family loves these croutons on their salad. Even to just pop them in your mouth the tastes is great! Easy to make and I have used all different types of bread to make them.

These are in the oven and the house smells wonderful!  I have made these before and we loved them.  I use whatever bread needs to be used.  This time it was 2 brioche hamburger buns and 2 slices of white bread.   Thank you for a great recipe!

I’ve made these with many different breads. They are a great way to use up leftover bread from the freezer. They always turn out great.

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear, these are the most scrumptious croutons I've ever tasted since the ones I used to get at the (now defunct) Merry Heart Tea Room in Granbury, TX. These taste so similar it takes me back many years. I made them just as the recipe instructs, and they truly are delicious. Thank you Erin!

Making these for the second time to go with potato soup!  Great recipe.

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Learn how to make croutons with just 4 simple ingredients. This crouton recipe is so much better than store bought! Use in salads, soups, stuffing or just eat them straight off the pan.

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