Ingredients (~4 cups)
- 4 cups stale bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or a mix of dried oregano, basil, and thyme)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Make the Croutons
Preheat your oven to ~375°F.
Place the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the 3 Tbsp of olive oil over them.
In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Sprinkle this seasoning blend over the oiled bread cubes. Use your hands or a spatula to toss everything together until the cubes are evenly coated.
Spread the seasoned cubes in a single, even layer on a large baking sheet.
Bake for ~10-15 minutes, tossing the croutons halfway through the baking time.
The croutons are done when they are golden brown, crispy, and completely dry.
Let them cool completely on the baking sheet before storing them in an airtight container.
Homemade Croutons
The key to this recipe is using very stale, dry bread, which absorbs the oil and seasonings properly without getting soggy. If your bread is still somewhat fresh, cut it into cubes and let it sit out on the counter for a few hours to dry out before you begin.
Ingredients
- 4 cups stale bread cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or a mix of dried oregano, basil, and thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Toss bread cubes with olive oil in a large bowl.
- Mix garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle seasoning over bread cubes and mix to coat evenly.
- Spread cubes in a single layer on baking sheet.
- Bake 10-15 minutes, tossing halfway, until golden and crisp.
- Cool completely on baking sheet before storing.
Notes
Use stale bread for best texture. Store in airtight container.
