Description
How to Make Croutons – an easy, simple recipe for homemade croutons that turns out perfectly every time! Perfect for soups or salads!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 large pieces of bread
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cut up bread into 1 inch by 1 inch sized pieces.
- Place in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat.
- Sprinkle in salt and seasoning; toss to coat.
- Place on baking sheet and bake, middle rack, for 15-20 minutes turning halfway.
- Let cool and then use in your favorite soups and salads (we love them in this Tomato Basil Soup and this Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad).
Notes
- Type of Bread: feel free to use whatever type you want – we used sourdough in the photos and they turned out SO GOOD!
- Different Seasonings: feel free to play around with the seasoning and use some garlic powder or anything else that sounds good!
- Storage: These croutons will last for about a week in an airtight container, but they definitely taste their best in the first 2-3 days.