Homemade Croutons

Name: Homemade Croutons
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cup bread (cut into cubes (about 4 medium slices); 2 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; black pepper

By till 3/21/2026

A simple way to add a bit of crunch to your life. Source: https://www.acouplecooks.com/homemade-croutons/

Servings 4

Prep Time 5 min

Total Time 5 min

Ingredients

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4 cup bread (cut into cubes (about 4 medium slices)
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp garlic powder
black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 150C
Cut the bread into small cubes or tear it into bite-sized pieces. Place the cubes in a medium bowl.
Toss with the olive oil, kosher salt, garlic powder, and a few grinds of black pepper. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and top with the bread cubes.
Bake until evenly golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes, which lets them crisp up fully. (Croutons can be made in advance. Allow to cool completely to room temperature, then store in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.)