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5 from 4 votes

Homemade Croutons Recipe

A simple and delicious Homemade Croutons Recipe that is far superior to store bought ones. Our recipe produces super flavorful croutons that are easily customizable based on personal preference. They go great in salads, stirred into soups and are very snackable on their own!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: salad topping
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 216kcal
Author: Teri & Jenny

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 ounces sourdough bread (from an unsliced loaf of bread) torn into bite sized pieces

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients, except bread, into a large mixing bowl and whisk together.
  • Add torn bread and toss together until bread pieces are evenly coated.
  • Transfer coated bread pieces to a large pan and place over medium-low heat.
  • Toast croutons for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until evenly toasted. Cool and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 548mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg