Homemade Croutons Recipe
"Transform bland salads into culinary delights with our homemade croutons recipe! Ignite your taste buds with these crispy, golden nuggets of flavor, perfect for adding a crunchy kick to your favorite dishes. Simple to make and bursting with savory goodness, these croutons will elevate any meal to gourmet status. Get ready to savor every crunchy bite!"
Equipment
- 1 Baking sheet
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 2 generous cups bread try a baguette or any good crusty bread cut into croutons.
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese.
Instructions
- Set oven temperature to 375°F. Set aside a large baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper.
- Spread the olive oil over the bread chunks in a big bowl in a uniform layer. The bread should then have an even layer of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix gradually until well mixed.
- On a baking sheet, arrange the bread cubes in a single layer.
- Bake until golden, rotating the croutons midway through to ensure they brown evenly on all sides.
- Depending on the thickness of the cubes, cooking time will vary, so keep an eye on them to make sure they don't burn.
- Take out of the oven and give it time to cool down. Store in an airtight jar for up to one week or use right away.
Notes
- If you'd like, you can use fresh garlic. Use two to three minced cloves of garlic.
- This quantity of croutons, in my estimation, serves roughly six people (enough for a large salad or a couple smaller ones). Of course, how much a person eats is entirely subjective. It's easy to double the recipe.