Servings 6 cups
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasonings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 cups cubed bread of choice (See Kelly’s Notes)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil with the Italian seasonings, garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Add the bread cubes to the bowl and toss well to combine.
- Arrange the bread cubes on an unlined nonstick baking sheet.
- Bake the bread cubes for 10 minutes, stir them, then bake an additional 5 to 8 minutes or until they reach your desired level of crispiness.
- Remove the croutons from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. (They will continue to crisp as they cool.) Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
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Easy Homemade Croutons Recipe
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Notes
- Use any variety of bread and cut it into 1-inch cubes for medium-sized croutons. For a more rustic look, tear the bread into roughly 1-inch pieces.
- A note about bread: Slightly stale bread works best (think day-old). If using fresh bread, bake the croutons a minute or two longer. Rich breads like brioche or challah toast more quickly due to their higher butter content, so start checking early.
- Croutons are endlessly customizable. Use your favorite seasonings, spices, herbs or grated cheeses to make them your own.
- To make air fryer croutons: Toss the bread with oil and seasonings as directed, then air fry at 350°F for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crisp. Every air fryer is different, so check early.
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