Learn how to make homemade croutons any time you want them! In under 20 minutes and made with just 5 ingredients, they have a light garlic butter flavor. They are the perfect way to make a good soup or salad into something great!
The Ingredients
- Bread- I often use this Honey Oat Bread but any favorite bread will work!
- Butter- Olive oil also works! Or for another tasty variation, try using leftover bacon grease.
- Fine Sea Salt
- Garlic Powder
- Black Pepper
The Method
- Cut bread into cubes. Cut into your desired crouton size. I typically do about ¾ inch cubes. Smaller cubes may take less time than this recipe calls for and larger cubes may take more.
- Mix seasonings into melted butter.
- Pour butter mixture over bread cubes and stir to evenly coat.
- Spread cubes onto a sheet pan. For best results, ensure that your bread cubes are in a single layer and that the cubes aren't tightly packed together.
- Bake, stirring to flip partway through. Bake for 10 minutes, flip and then bake for 5 minutes more. These times might vary by a minute or two so be sure to keep a close eye on the croutons towards the end. You want the croutons to be lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool.
- Enjoy!
Leftover Storage
Store leftover croutons in an airtight container or bag at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Ways to Use Homemade Croutons
These garlic butter croutons are an excellent topping on soups or salads. Try them out with this Simple Tomato Soup, Pumpkin Chicken Rice Soup or Pot Pie Soup!
Dietary Notes
If you have dietary restrictions, check the packaging of specific ingredients that you use to ensure they are compliant. This recipe is:
- Dairy Free- If you use olive oil in place of butter.
- Gluten Free- If you use a gluten free bread.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan- If you use olive oil in place of butter.
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Ingredients
- 2 slices bread (2 cups cubed)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut bread into cubes.
- Mix together the melted butter, salt and garlic powder. Pour over the bread cubes and toss to coat.
- Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and stir/flip. Bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly and then use.
Notes
Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight bag at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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