{"id":20484,"date":"2025-01-10T00:39:06","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T00:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/baking-category-a-b\/how-to-make-homemade-croutons\/"},"modified":"2025-01-10T00:39:06","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T00:39:06","slug":"how-to-make-homemade-croutons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=20484","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Homemade Croutons"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<style><![CDATA[\n\t#savetherecipe {\n\t\tmin-height: 350px; \/* Added to improve CLS *\/\n\t}\n\n\t@media screen and (min-width:537px) {\n\t\t#savetherecipe {\n\t\t\tmin-height: 271px; \/* Responsive adjustment to improve CLS *\/\n\t\t}\n\t}\n\t#savetherecipe form.seva-form.formkit-form .formkit-field:nth-child(3),\n\t#savetherecipe form.seva-form.formkit-form .formkit-field:nth-child(4) {\n\t\tdisplay: none!important;\n\t}\n\t#savetherecipe .formkit-form .formkit-guarantee {\n\t\tdisplay: none\n\t}\n]]><\/style>\n<p><em>Learn <strong>how to make homemade croutons<\/strong> with this easy recipe, which yields the most delicious crispy, crunchy toasted exterior with a slightly chewy interior. These croutons make for a flavorful topping for salads, soups, and more, and are also a delicious snack all on their own. If you have extra bread on your hands from making <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/homemade-artisan-bread\/\">artisan bread<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/ciabatta-bread-recipe\/\">ciabatta bread<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/homemade-bread-bowls\/\">homemade bread bowls<\/a>, use it to make croutons!<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/homemade-croutons-recipe\/?tp_image_id=142545\" data-pin-description=\"Learn how to make homemade croutons with this easy recipe, which yields the most delicious crispy, crunchy toasted exterior with a slightly chewy interior. These croutons make for a flavorful topping for salads, soups, and more, and are also a delicious snack all on their own. Easy recipe on sallysbakingaddiction.com\" data-pin-title=\"How to Make Homemade Croutons\" src=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-2.jpg\" alt=\"wooden spoon with homemade croutons on parchment paper lined-baking sheet.\" class=\"wp-image-142545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-2-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-2-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>A fresh green salad without croutons is like a peanut butter dessert without chocolate\u2014disappointing and dull. \ud83d\ude09 This is especially true when it comes to homemade croutons, with their irresistible crispy, crunchy, herb-infused, and perfectly oil-kissed goodness.<\/p>\n<p>Once you make these, be sure to store them right away\u2014or you WILL find yourself snacking on them every time you pass by. My whole team and I couldn\u2019t resist. It might sound dramatic to rave about little cubes of bread, but if you\u2019ve ever made croutons from scratch, you\u2019ll completely understand!<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity stripe-line\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Make Homemade Croutons?<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quick and easy<\/li>\n<li>Homemade croutons taste approximately 1000x better than store-bought packaged croutons (we\u2019ve done the math)<\/li>\n<li>Elevate any salad into a company-worthy meal<\/li>\n<li>Excellent use for crusty bread, homemade or store-bought<\/li>\n<li>Option to make them dairy-free and vegan if you use all olive oil and skip the optional parmesan<\/li>\n<li>The perfect accompaniment for soups and salads, or a delicious savory snack in their own right<\/li>\n<li>Taste incredible with <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/homemade-italian-salad-dressing\/\">homemade Italian dressing<\/a> on a fresh green salad with red onion, olives, tomatoes, pepperoncini, and parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/homemade-croutons-recipe\/?tp_image_id=142543\" data-pin-description=\"Learn how to make homemade croutons with this easy recipe, which yields the most delicious crispy, crunchy toasted exterior with a slightly chewy interior. These croutons make for a flavorful topping for salads, soups, and more, and are also a delicious snack all on their own. Easy recipe on sallysbakingaddiction.com\" data-pin-title=\"How to Make Homemade Croutons\" src=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-on-salad.jpg\" alt=\"Italian-style salad with homemade croutons and dressing on top.\" class=\"wp-image-142543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-on-salad.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-on-salad-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-on-salad-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-on-salad-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-on-salad-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients You Need<\/h2>\n<p>The most basic ingredients you need to make croutons are bread, fat (oil or butter), and seasoning (salt). If you have those three things, you can make croutons. But for the best, most delicious croutons that are full of flavor, use the recipe below, which includes:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Crusty, sturdy bread<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Olive oil<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Italian seasoning blend<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dried parsley<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Garlic powder<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt &amp; pepper<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fresh parmesan cheese, optional<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3UUUHSd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Freshly grated<\/a> parmesan adds tangy, nutty, salty flavor, but feel free to skip if you don\u2019t have any on hand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/homemade-croutons-recipe\/?tp_image_id=142553\" data-pin-description=\"How to make homemade croutons on sallysbakingaddiction.com\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-title=\"How to Make Homemade Croutons\" src=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/fresh-parmesan-olive-oil-butter-bread-herbs.jpg\" alt=\"ingredients on white wooden surface including bread, pepper, salt, dried herbs, butter, olive oil, and parmesan cheese.\" class=\"wp-image-142553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/fresh-parmesan-olive-oil-butter-bread-herbs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/fresh-parmesan-olive-oil-butter-bread-herbs-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/fresh-parmesan-olive-oil-butter-bread-herbs-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/fresh-parmesan-olive-oil-butter-bread-herbs-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/fresh-parmesan-olive-oil-butter-bread-herbs-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Bread for Making Homemade Croutons<\/h2>\n<p>Start with a loaf of crusty bread, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/homemade-artisan-bread\/\">homemade artisan bread<\/a>, Italian or French bread, sourdough, a baguette, <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/ciabatta-bread-recipe\/\">homemade ciabatta<\/a>, or even <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/homemade-bread-bowls\/\">homemade bread bowls<\/a>. The type of bread you use for croutons makes a difference. You don\u2019t want to use a flimsy sandwich bread, you want something a little sturdier.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fresh or 1-day-old bread is best for making homemade croutons.<\/strong> You don\u2019t want to use super stale bread because then the croutons would be too hard and crunchy. The best croutons have a crispy exterior and a slightly softer, chewy center\u2026 they\u2019re not meant to break your teeth! Use staler bread for <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/easy-make-ahead-breakfast-casserole\/\">breakfast casserole<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/baked-cream-cheese-french-toast-casserole\/\">French toast casserole<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/spinach-bacon-breakfast-strata\/\">strata<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can simply tear the bread into pieces, which gives you craggy, irregularly shaped pieces with some variation in texture (smaller pieces will be crunchier, larger pieces will be a little chewier); or you can slice the bread into cubes if you like a more uniform look. Either way you break apart your bread, be sure to make the bite-size pieces small enough to fit on a fork or a spoon along with whatever they are accompanying, such as salad or soup.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/homemade-croutons-recipe\/?tp_image_id=142549\" data-pin-description=\"How to make homemade croutons on sallysbakingaddiction.com\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-title=\"How to Make Homemade Croutons\" src=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/butter-oil-herbs-in-small-skillet.jpg\" alt=\"small skillet with melted butter, oil, and herbs in it.\" class=\"wp-image-142549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/butter-oil-herbs-in-small-skillet.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/butter-oil-herbs-in-small-skillet-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/butter-oil-herbs-in-small-skillet-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/butter-oil-herbs-in-small-skillet-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/butter-oil-herbs-in-small-skillet-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flavoring Your Croutons<\/h2>\n<p>You can use either olive oil or melted butter, but I recommend using BOTH for the best possible flavor. <\/p>\n<p>In a small saucepan or skillet, heat the olive oil, butter, and seasonings until the butter melts, whisking until everything is well combined. Drizzle the mixture over the bread cubes and toss thoroughly to ensure every piece is fully coated. Warming the mixture helps it absorb into the bread more quickly and distributes the flavors more evenly. <\/p>\n<p>By the way, if you\u2019re looking for a quality skillet, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hbisRr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">I own and love this one<\/a> (affiliate link, though I am not working with this brand). I have been pleased with Made In cookware.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/homemade-croutons-recipe\/?tp_image_id=142548\" data-pin-description=\"How to make homemade croutons on sallysbakingaddiction.com\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-title=\"How to Make Homemade Croutons\" src=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mixing-bread-cubes-with-herbs-oil-seasonings.jpg\" alt=\"spatula stirring bread cubes in seasoning.\" class=\"wp-image-142548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mixing-bread-cubes-with-herbs-oil-seasonings.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mixing-bread-cubes-with-herbs-oil-seasonings-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mixing-bread-cubes-with-herbs-oil-seasonings-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mixing-bread-cubes-with-herbs-oil-seasonings-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mixing-bread-cubes-with-herbs-oil-seasonings-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Spread the coated bread pieces in a single layer on a lined baking sheet.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/homemade-croutons-recipe\/?tp_image_id=142547\" data-pin-description=\"How to make homemade croutons on sallysbakingaddiction.com\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-title=\"How to Make Homemade Croutons\" alt=\"cubes of olive oil and herb-soaked bread on baking sheet.\" class=\"wp-image-142547 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-before-baking.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-before-baking.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-before-baking-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-before-baking-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-before-baking-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-before-baking-300x450.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/homemade-croutons-recipe\/?tp_image_id=142547\" data-pin-description=\"How to make homemade croutons on sallysbakingaddiction.com\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-title=\"How to Make Homemade Croutons\" src=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-before-baking.jpg\" alt=\"cubes of olive oil and herb-soaked bread on baking sheet.\" class=\"wp-image-142547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-before-baking.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-before-baking-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-before-baking-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-before-baking-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-before-baking-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Per the printable recipe below, bake for 10 minutes, stir, then bake another 8 minutes. You want a golden brown color, crunchy on the outside but still a little soft inside. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Do not bake for too long,<\/strong> because they\u2019ll continue to crisp up as they cool, and you\u2019ll end up with too-hard croutons that are unpleasant to crunch\/chew.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/homemade-croutons-recipe\/?tp_image_id=142546\" data-pin-description=\"Learn how to make homemade croutons with this easy recipe, which yields the most delicious crispy, crunchy toasted exterior with a slightly chewy interior. These croutons make for a flavorful topping for salads, soups, and more, and are also a delicious snack all on their own. Easy recipe on sallysbakingaddiction.com\" data-pin-title=\"How to Make Homemade Croutons\" alt=\"homemade baked croutons spread on lined baking sheet.\" class=\"wp-image-142546 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-300x450.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/homemade-croutons-recipe\/?tp_image_id=142546\" data-pin-description=\"Learn how to make homemade croutons with this easy recipe, which yields the most delicious crispy, crunchy toasted exterior with a slightly chewy interior. These croutons make for a flavorful topping for salads, soups, and more, and are also a delicious snack all on their own. Easy recipe on sallysbakingaddiction.com\" data-pin-title=\"How to Make Homemade Croutons\" src=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons.jpg\" alt=\"homemade baked croutons spread on lined baking sheet.\" class=\"wp-image-142546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serve Homemade Croutons With:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Storage Tip: <\/strong>Lightly cover them to store for the first day, so they stay crunchy, but after the first day, transfer to a tightly sealing container or bag to prevent them from becoming too stale.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/homemade-croutons-recipe\/?tp_image_id=142544\" data-pin-description=\"Learn how to make homemade croutons with this easy recipe, which yields the most delicious crispy, crunchy toasted exterior with a slightly chewy interior. These croutons make for a flavorful topping for salads, soups, and more, and are also a delicious snack all on their own. Easy recipe on sallysbakingaddiction.com\" data-pin-title=\"How to Make Homemade Croutons\" alt=\"bowl of homemade garlic and herb croutons.\" class=\"wp-image-142544 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-3.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-3-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-3-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-3-300x450.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/homemade-croutons-recipe\/?tp_image_id=142544\" data-pin-description=\"Learn how to make homemade croutons with this easy recipe, which yields the most delicious crispy, crunchy toasted exterior with a slightly chewy interior. These croutons make for a flavorful topping for salads, soups, and more, and are also a delicious snack all on their own. Easy recipe on sallysbakingaddiction.com\" data-pin-title=\"How to Make Homemade Croutons\" src=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-3.jpg\" alt=\"bowl of homemade garlic and herb croutons.\" class=\"wp-image-142544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-3-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-3-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-3-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"button tasty-recipes-print-button tasty-recipes-no-print tasty-recipes-print-above-card\" 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These croutons make for a flavorful topping for salads, soups, and more, and are also a delicious snack all on their own. Easy recipe on sallysbakingaddiction.com\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/homemade-croutons-recipe\/?tp_image_id=142545\" src=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-2-265x265.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-2-265x265.jpg 265w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-2-225x225.jpg 225w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"265\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-2-265x265.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-142545\" alt=\"wooden spoon with homemade croutons on parchment paper lined-baking sheet.\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-description=\"Learn how to make homemade croutons with this easy recipe, which yields the most delicious crispy, crunchy toasted exterior with a slightly chewy interior. These croutons make for a flavorful topping for salads, soups, and more, and are also a delicious snack all on their own. Easy recipe on sallysbakingaddiction.com\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/homemade-croutons-recipe\/?tp_image_id=142545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-2-265x265.jpg 265w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/homemade-croutons-2-225x225.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\"\/>\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-header-content clearfix\">\n<h2 class=\"tasty-recipes-title\" style=\"color: #212121 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h2-color.color h2-transform.text-transform\">How to Make Homemade Croutons<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-outer\">\n<div 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aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color: #212121 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use xlink:href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-clock\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrep Time:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-prep-time\">10 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"cook-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" style=\"color: #212121 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color: #212121 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use xlink:href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-clock\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCook Time:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-time\">18 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"total-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" style=\"color: #212121 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color: #212121 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use xlink:href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-clock\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTotal Time:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-total-time\">28 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"yield\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" style=\"color: #212121 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color: #212121 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use xlink:href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-cutlery\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYield:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-yield\">6\u20138 cups<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"category\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" style=\"color: #212121 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color: #212121 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use xlink:href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-folder\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCategory:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-category\">Bread<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"method\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" style=\"color: #212121 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color: #212121 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use xlink:href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-squares\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMethod:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-method\">Baking<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"cuisine\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" style=\"color: #212121 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color: #212121 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use xlink:href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-flag\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCuisine:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-cuisine\">American<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-content\">\n<hr style=\"border-color: #EAEAEA !important; background-color: #EAEAEA !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\"\/>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #212121 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Description<\/h3>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description-body\" style=\"color: #212121 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<p><em>A flavorful topping for salads and soups, homemade croutons are also a delicious crispy-crunchy savory snack all on their own. A wonderful way to use up extra bread!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr style=\"border-color: #EAEAEA !important; background-color: #EAEAEA !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\"\/>\n<hr style=\"border-color: #EAEAEA !important; background-color: #EAEAEA !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\"\/>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\">\n<p><h3 style=\"color: #212121 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-body\" style=\"color: #212121 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\">Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F (191\u00b0C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\">Tear or slice bread into small bite-size pieces and place them in a large bowl. You should have around 6 to 8 cups of bread cubes, give or take.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together olive oil, butter, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until the butter is melted and everything is combined, about 3\u20135 minutes. Pour over the bread cubes, add the optional parmesan cheese, and stir\/toss until all the pieces of bread are coated. Spread the seasoned bread cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\">Bake for 10 minutes, remove from the oven and stir, then return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and set the baking sheet on a cooling rack. Let the croutons cool on the baking sheet for 30 minutes; they will continue to crisp up as they cool.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\">Store leftover croutons lightly covered at room temperature for up to 1 day; after that, store covered tightly for up to 10 days.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr style=\"border-color: #EAEAEA !important; background-color: #EAEAEA !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\"\/>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #212121 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" style=\"color: #212121 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Special Tools <\/strong><em>(affiliate links):<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3mPQvWq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Glass Mixing Bowls<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46PdEMo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Saucepan<\/a> or Small Skillet (if you\u2019re looking for a quality skillet, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hbisRr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">I own and love this one<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3qUwG1Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Whisk<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3xzOrXO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Baking Sheet<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3kOnpUm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Silicone Baking Mats<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3uO6APL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Parchment Paper<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2gT7aW9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Cooling Rack<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Best Bread to Use:<\/strong> For best results, I strongly recommend using a crusty, sturdy bread for making croutons, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/homemade-artisan-bread\/\">artisan bread<\/a> (1 loaf from that recipe is around 12 ounces), French or Italian loaf, baguette, sourdough, or <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/ciabatta-bread-recipe\/\">ciabatta<\/a>. Avoid using soft or flimsy bread.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can I Use Only Olive Oil?<\/strong> Yes, feel free to skip the butter. Instead, use 1\/2 cup (120ml) of olive oil.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Italian Seasoning:<\/strong> If you don\u2019t have Italian seasoning, you can use any combination of Italian spices that you like such as dried basil, rosemary, oregano, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to make homemade croutons with this easy recipe, which yields the most delicious crispy, crunchy toasted exterior with a slightly chewy interior. These croutons make for a flavorful topping for salads, soups, and more, and are also a delicious snack all on their own. 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