Description
Simple and crunchy homemade croutons perfect for salads or soups.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cubed or torn bread
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon dried herbs (dried basil, rosemary, herbs de Provence, or garlic powder work well)
Instructions
- Add the bread pieces to a medium bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and dried herbs, and toss until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bread and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer the croutons to a plate lined with paper towels and let them cool before using.
- Add the bread to a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, add salt and dried herbs, and toss until well coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Spread the bread in a single layer on a small baking sheet.
- Bake at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once, until golden brown and crisp.
Notes
- Feel free to experiment with different herbs to suit your taste.
- Store croutons in an airtight container to maintain their crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop and Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg