How to Make Homemade Croutons

homemade croutons are so easy to make. Be frugal and use old bread again too. Great for salads and casserole toppings.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Bread, Salad, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bread, casserole, recipe, salad

Servings: Cups

Calories: 589kcal

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20 Slices Stale or Fresh Bread Stale bread is easier to cut, and you should use any kind of bread that you like the taste of.
1/4 - 1/2 Cup Olive Oil or Melted Butter Your preference

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Some people like to cut off the crusts – some people do not cut off the crusts. I usually cut off the crusts before I cut the bread into cubes; place into a large bowl. (Some people like to tear the bread into pieces rather than cut the bread. I find that it is faster to cut the bread and it looks nicer).
Melt the butter or use olive oil and drizzle over the bread cubes. Mix to incorporate.
Arrange bread cubes on a cookie sheet that has not been greased or tin foil on the cookie sheet. I actually use two cookie sheets so that there is a single layer of croutons on the cookie sheet. This helps the bread cubes bake evenly.
Bake for approximately 15 minutes until browned. Stir approximately halfway through baking. Let cool and store in airtight container or plastic bag that seals. (cook to your desired level of crispiness and toasting on the bread cubes).

Some people like to cut off the crusts – some people do not cut off the crusts. I usually cut off the crusts before I cut the bread into cubes; place into a large bowl. (Some people like to tear the bread into pieces rather than cut the bread. I find that it is faster to cut the bread and it looks nicer).
Melt the butter or use olive oil and drizzle over the bread cubes. Mix to incorporate.
Cook for approximately 10 minutes on medium heat until golden brown. Cook in small batches a little at a time (single layer of cubed bread) in a large sauté pan. Stir occasionally throughout.
Let cool and store in airtight container or plastic bag that seals.

The nutritional value is for 1 cup of croutons. Therefore, if you use less than a cup, divide the numbers accordingly.

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