Homemade Croutons Recipe (2024)

Our Homemade Croutons Recipe will be the only croutons you’ll ever want to eat again! Start with homemade bread, cut into bite size pieces, toss in seasonings and bake to golden deliciousness!

Homemade Croutons Recipe

It doesn’t get much better or more delicious than this folks. An easy homemade bread recipe that bakes into the best homemade croutons!

You probably have the ingredients for our basic bread recipe in your kitchen already. And there’s no yeast involved so it’s a quick bread to bake up.

The texture of our homemade bread makes our croutons that much better. And, in my humble opinion, it doesn't get much better than homemade salad croutons!

A bonus of making your own bread is that you can also add your favorite flavors to it before baking.

Topping an Italian salad? Stir rosemary and minced sundried tomatoes into your bread dough before baking.

If it’s a Mexican salad you may want to add taco seasoning to your bread dough.

And when you’re serving a Cranberry Walnut Salad, this crouton recipe, just as it is, will be the perfect complement!

Our Cheddar Bacon Bread recipe will make delicious homemade bread croutons with lots of flavor too!

Have you ever used croutons for soup? I love having a bit of crunch with my bowl of soup and they begin to absorb the flavors of the soup too making every spoonful a combination of textures and flavors!

Step by Step Directions

1. Cut bread into bitesize pieces
2. Preheat your oven to 375F.
3. In a bowl combine bread cubes, olive oil, garlic powder, kosher salt and pepper and toss until bread cubes are evenly coated.
4. Arrange bread cubes on a large baking sheet in a single layer.
5. Bake until golden, about 25 minutes, turning once.
6. Cool and then use to top your favorite salads and soups.

Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

• Keep croutons fresh and store in an airtight food storage bag or container
• Short on time? Make our croutons with a store bought bread, such as a baguette, rustic bread or ciabatta bread
• Toss in grated Parmesan cheese after baking when still hot

Homemade Croutons FAQ’s

How long do homemade croutons last?

When stored properly, homemade croutons can last up to two weeks.

Do homemade croutons need to be refrigerated?

You can store croutons in the refrigerator, at room temperature or even in the freezer. Just be sure they are stored in an airtight container.

Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

homemade bread cubes – homemade bread makes a delicious crouton

olive oil – helps to make crispy croutons

garlic powder – adds a savory flavor

kosher salt – makes the flavors pop

pepper – adds peppery notes

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