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A bowl of crunchy croutons.
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Easy Homemade Croutons

Add savory crunch to your salad with these quick and easy Homemade Croutons! Coated in spices and toasted to perfection.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 10 ½ cup servings
Calories: 374kcal
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients 

  • 5 cups diced bread
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Make sure that your bread is cut into small pieces. We like to cut the bread into one inch cubes. Transfer your bread to a large mixing bowl and add the olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and garlic powder. Use a large spoon or spatula to fold the ingredients together until the bread is evenly coated.
  • Spread your bread out over the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until the croutons are golden brown.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • The croutons will finish crisping up as they cool down to room temperature.
  • Other seasonings you can use include dried basil, onion powder, and Parmesan cheese.
  • You can store these croutons in a Ziploc bag or airtight Rubbermaid container for up to a week on the counter.
  • For an extra crunchy crouton, you can broil the croutons for 2-3 minutes after they finish baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 792mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 4mg