How to Make Homemade Croutons
Total Time
25 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(10)
Ingredients
8 servings
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed or halved
- 8 thick slices country bread, about 4 cups cubed
- Sea salt
- Dried parsley or desired seasonings
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Preparation
Chef’s notes
Grill them:
In the fall and winter, baked croutons are my go-to. But in the summertime, I often make grilled croutons instead. They’re slightly less crisp than the baked kind, but they have a delicious charred, smoky flavor.
Swap the seasoning:
Feel free to customize this crouton recipe to your tastes. For a more intense garlic flavor, toss the bread with garlic powder before you bake it, or toss the baked croutons with grated fresh garlic as soon as they come out of the oven. Replace the dried parsley with another dried herb like oregano, dill, or chives, or sprinkle the croutons with dried Italian seasoning.