Homemade croutons. The very basic method to make croutons at home. These are crunchy and flavorful, and a favorite addition to soups and salads making them so versatile and delicious. The best part? Customize the flavor with your favorite herbs and seasonings.
Why I Love These Croutons
The fun in making croutons from scratch is that you can add your favorite bread and the best seasonings in your recipe. Honestly, no matter whether you use homemade or store bought bread, the freshly prepared crunchy goodness is simply irresistible. Plus, you know the ingredients going into your bread.
With this recipe, you can start from the basics and then upgrade it with extra seasonings. I opted for a simple seasoning with olive oil, garlic powder, and oregano. And just a touch of salt and pepper. The bread can be of any variety from sourdough to plain sandwich loaf. With the cooking method, you can either bake or air fry until crisp.
Key Ingredients In Homemade Croutons
- Bread - Your favorite bread cut into cubes.
- Olive oil - Extra virgin or any other olive oil.
- Garlic powder - Garlic always pairs well with bread.
- Oregano - Just a touch of the dried version.
How To Make Homemade Croutons
Slice and season - Simply cut the bread into cubes. But you can also tear them into small pieces. Drizzle with oil, toss with the seasonings and then it goes onto the baking tray.
Cook - You have two options here, bake or air fry. Once baked, the croutons will be brown and crisp. I absolutely love them even as a snack.
More Seasoning Ideas:
- Spiced - Add a teaspoon of curry powder.
- Everything bagel - The classic seasoning add tons of flavors from garlic powder, sesame seeds and onion flakes.
- Lemon - Mix lemon zest with oregano for flavor explosion.
- Chili and lime - The classic combo of red chili flakes and lime zest for tangy bites.
- Paprika - Combine together paprika and your favorite dried herb for extra depth of flavor.
- Parmesan - Add grated parmesan to garlic powder and oregano to take to the cheesy level.
Homemade Croutons
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 loaf of bread cut into ¾-inch cubes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 C or 400 F.
- Combine together olive oil, oregano and garlic powder in a small bowl.
- Place bread cubes on a baking sheet.
- Toss with oil-garlic mixture.
- Spread in a single layer.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until crisp and golden.
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Notes
- Bread - Use your favorite.
- Seasoning - Customize with your favorite spices / seasonings.
- Serving suggestions - Croutons make for a classic addition with salads or soups. They are also great as a snack or as a topping for casseroles.
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