These Easy Homemade Croutons are perfectly seasoned and buttery croutons that will take your next salad to a new level! So easy to make in just 15 minutes!
These croutons are perfect on Caesar Salad, Roasted Tomato Soup or my Instant Pot Corn Chowder.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
The salad season is coming and what better way to jazz up a salad than with homemade, buttery croutons that taste just like from the restaurant! This recipe requires only 4 ingredients and makes the best crispy croutons ever. Using melted butter and seasoning (that you can easily customize) is the best combo.
I like to use a baguette to make croutons (the crust gives them a rustic look) but Italian or French bread, or even sliced white bread works. If it's stale, that's even better. The croutons will be extra crispy!
I like to make homemade versions of my most used pantry staples. The croutons join the club along with homemade bread crumbs, cornbread mix, homemade seasonings and salad dressings. They are all made with simple ingredients!
Ingredients:
- bread: I used a baguette but any bread works;
- butter: the secret to buttery but crispy croutons;
- seasoning: garlic powder, Italian seasoning.
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How to make croutons?
- Start by slicing baguette into cubes.
- Mix melted butter with seasoning.
- Toss bread with seasoned butter. Spread in one even layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for no longer than 10 minutes.
Recipe FAQs:
Absolutely! Set the air fryer to 350 degrees F and air fry for 4 minutes. Check if they are crispy and add one more minute of air frying, if needed.
You can store the croutons for up to 2 weeks in a sealed container. I use a deep square Tupperware container with lid.
If the croutons are not crispy, that means the bread was too fresh and too soft. Try leaving the bread on the counter overnight to dry, then use it to make croutons.
Any bread works! I like using a baguette but French or Italian bread works too. Use thick sandwich bread whether it's plain or whole wheat.
How to serve croutons?
Soups and salads come to mind first! I like to have them on hand and serve with my perfect Caesar salad, mushroom soup, roasted tomato soup or creamy carrot soup. You can also use them to make homemade stuffing for the holiday dinners!
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If you like this recipe and make it, let me know in the comments below! Don't forget to rate it if you enjoyed it!
Easy Homemade Croutons recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed baguette
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt skip if using salted butter
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Slice baguette into cubes.
- In a small bowl, whisk melted butter with seasoning.
- Toss bread cubes with seasoned butter.
- Spread evenly on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately or cool completely and store in sealed container for up to 2 weeks.
Kimmie O. says
I just made this bread snack and it turned out fantastic! The seasoning blend with Italian herbs, garlic, and black pepper gave it such a delicious flavor, and the crispy texture was perfect. It’s a great treat to have on hand, and I love that it stays fresh for up to two weeks. Definitely a keeper!
P. BOOE says
Very tasty and crunchy. I used my homemade sour dough bread. Sooo good!
Jola says
They are so deliciously buttery. I love garlic soup with these croutons
Clare says
Delicious and so easy! I make these all the time especially when I make soup.