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A glass bowl filled with golden, toasted croutons sits on a light wooden table, with a spoon inside and a blurred plate of green salad in the background.
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Homemade Croutons

Customize your leftover bread and make some crunchy goodness for salads, soups, or jsut plain snacking!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Butter, Leftover bread, Olive oil, Seasoning
Servings: 3 cups

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces bread sliced into ¾-inch thick slices, then cut into ¾-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter olive oil, or peanut oil
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.  Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  • Place the bread cubes in a medium bowl and drizzle with the butter or oil, tossing gently to coat the bread cubes. Arrange the bread cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and season with kosher salt. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown on all sides; stirring halfway through baking. Transfer to a plate to cool. Store in an airtight container for up to one week. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 239mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
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