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    Easy Homemade Croutons

    Published: Apr 22, 2019 · Modified: Feb 8, 2022 by Anna 22 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Easy Homemade Croutons - perfectly seasoned buttery croutons 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.

    Overhead shot of homemade croutons in white bowl.

    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. Forget the store-bought kind and make this recipe to serve with your next salad or soup.

    Ingredients:

    • baguette
    • butter
    • garlic powder
    • Italian seasoning
    Overhead shot of cubed baguette in glass bowl.

    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.

    Storing:

    You can store the croutons for up to 2 weeks in a sealed container.

    Close up shot of croutons in bowl.

    These buttery, crunchy croutons are a must on salads, soups or even used in stuffing made from scratch:

    • Chicken Cobb Salad
    • Caesar Salad
    • Roasted Tomato Soup
    • Creamy Carrot Soup
    • Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
    • Homemade Ranch Dressing

    If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! 😀

    Croutons in a bowl.

    Easy Homemade Croutons recipe

    Author: Anna
    Perfectly seasoned buttery croutons will take your next salad to a new level! So easy to make in just 15 minutes! They taste just like the restaurant kind.
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course bread
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 125 kcal

    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.

    Notes

    Do not use margarine or spread. It contains water so the croutons will burn and won't be buttery.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 30mg | Vitamin A: 235IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.8mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment with rating below!

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    1. Grammasue says

      July 04, 2022 at 7:14 am

      5 stars
      Hi, Anna. Your croutons look scrumptious! I make them all the time but I use peanut oil and garlic. I want to try your method of using butter, instead. I think they will taste better with butter. I do salt mine after I remove from the oven to cool tho. I do mine in my convection oven on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and can make 3 zip-lock (sand size) bags and I freeze them for up to 3 months. Works perfectly for us, so when I need some for us or for when I make a big salad for company, they just need to be thawed. However, sometimes my family eats them before dinner is served LoL! All good, I can just get another bag thawed quickly. Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipe and I can't wait to try it using the butter!!!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        July 08, 2022 at 4:42 pm

        Thank you so much, Grammasue! I love the idea of freezing the croutons and having them on hand when needed. Perfect!

        Reply
    2. Tina says

      April 29, 2022 at 2:31 pm

      These are the best homemade croutons! I have made others from Pinterest, and these are the best. Simple to make and loved by all!
      Thank you Anna 👍

      Reply
      • Anna says

        May 10, 2022 at 9:47 pm

        Yay! Thank you so much, Tina!

        Reply
    3. Ludi says

      April 18, 2022 at 3:32 pm

      Can do this process in a sweet taste like cinnamon sugar and butter?

      Reply
    4. Sheri says

      February 16, 2021 at 9:16 am

      Oh my! I woke up and wanted to make my favorite breakfast casserole. It calls for croutons as the bottom layer. I had none. Found your easy recipe, made them, made the casserole. Delicious! Thank you for posting, don’t think I’ll ever buy croutons again!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        February 17, 2021 at 3:48 pm

        Yay! I am so glad! Thank you so much, Sheri!

        Reply
    5. Paula says

      April 17, 2020 at 3:10 pm

      5 stars
      Had to make room in the freezer so thought I’d make croutons with some frozen brioche rolls. Oh my... these were so easy to put together and my kitchen smelled incredible. I couldn’t stop eating them!! My family followed the aroma into the room, tried them, and loved them as well. I only hope there’s some left for our salad! Great recipe!! Thanks for sharing 😋

      Reply
      • Anna says

        April 18, 2020 at 5:45 pm

        Hi Paula! That's fantastic! I am so glad you enjoyed the croutons. I love that you used brioche rolls. Thank you for trying my recipe!

        Reply
    6. Leisha says

      January 05, 2020 at 3:24 pm

      5 stars
      My house smells amazing right now! They’re still in the oven but I’ve made before and they’re fantastic. I wouldn’t have thought of the Italian seasoning but it adds a nice definition of flavor. Perfect for my leftover stale baguette. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        January 05, 2020 at 5:29 pm

        Thank you so much, Leisha! I am so glad you love them!

        Reply
    7. Patricia says

      October 07, 2019 at 9:33 pm

      Bless you Anna! OMG!!!!!!!! I am in absolute heaven! These are the perfect, garlicy, buttery crouton! I am having some on the Caesar Salad that I've made to pair with tortellini and pesto. I must be living right. After years of searching last night I finally found the perfect Caesar dressing. Then right afterward I found these. These are the absolutely PERFECT crouton!

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        October 08, 2019 at 12:21 pm

        Hi Patricia! Yay! That is wonderful! I am so glad you like the croutons. Aren't they just the best? Especially with the Caesar salad. Thank you so much for trying my recipe and for the comment!

        Reply
    8. Doris says

      August 31, 2019 at 12:08 pm

      5 stars
      I made these with Original Smart Balance because I am lactose intolerant and can't use butter. I also used Italian bread cubes. They came out great but I will reduce or leave off the pepper next time. Husband will like the pepper though 😀!

      Reply
    9. Jocelyn says

      April 23, 2019 at 11:23 am

      5 stars
      Homemade croutons are the best on soups and salads! My family gobbled these up so quickly!!

      Reply
    10. Kristyn says

      April 22, 2019 at 11:09 pm

      5 stars
      Homemade croutons are the best! I love how crunchy & tasty these look! I can't have a salad without them!

      Reply
    11. Kimberly says

      April 22, 2019 at 5:26 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe's a keeper, using baguette creates the perfect texture!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        April 22, 2019 at 6:10 pm

        Exactly! They are the best!

        Reply
    12. Steph says

      April 22, 2019 at 4:57 pm

      5 stars
      Homemade croutons are the best! I can't believe how easy they were to make and they are a 1,000 times better than the stuff you buy in the store.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        April 22, 2019 at 6:10 pm

        Thank you so much, Steph!

        Reply
    13. Aimee Shugarman says

      April 22, 2019 at 2:44 pm

      5 stars
      These are delicious. Paired them with our caesar salad last night.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        April 22, 2019 at 6:10 pm

        Awesome! Thanks, Aimee!

        Reply

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