Garlic Herb Croutons (with Ciabatta!)

Making your own croutons at home is one of those little kitchen tricks that makes everything taste better. These Garlic Herb Croutons are quick, easy, and way tastier than the bagged kind.

I love tossing them on salads, soups, or honestly just snacking on them straight from the pan.

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Ingredients

• Bread - Day-old baguette, ciabatta, or Italian bread works best. The firmer texture holds up in the oven and gives you that crunchy bite.
• Olive oil - Gives the croutons a rich flavor. Avocado oil or melted butter can work too if that's what you have.
• Garlic powder - Adds a savory kick. Fresh garlic burns too fast, so the powder is perfect here.
• Dried herbs - I like parsley and oregano, but Italian seasoning or even thyme also tastes great.
• Salt and pepper - Don't skip them, they balance the flavors.

How To Make Homemade Croutons

1. Preheat the oven: Set it to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Season the bread: Toss bread cubes in olive oil, garlic powder, herbs, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
3. Bake: Spread in a single layer on the sheet pan and bake for 12-18 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and crunchy.

Tips

• Day-old bread like this artisan bread works best since it's sturdier and crisps up better.
• Keep the cubes similar in size so they bake evenly.
• Stir them halfway through baking so all sides get golden.
• Add more flavors: Homemade Croutons in 4 Ways!
• A pinch of chili flakes gives a little heat if you like spicy.
• Use melted butter for a richer flavor, but olive oil keeps it lighter.
• Bake closer to 18 minutes if you want them extra crunchy. Just keep in mind that they will crisp up even more after cooling.
• These make the perfect topping for Caesar salad, creamy tomato soup, or even mac and cheese.

Storing The Croutons

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Garlic Herb Croutons

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These Garlic Herb Croutons are quick, easy, and perfect for soups, salads, or snacking. Homemade croutons taste fresher, crunchier, and way better than store-bought.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Total Time 23 minutes mins

Servings: 10 servings

Course: Sauces & Condiments

Calories: 295

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 4-5 cups bread cut into cubes, about into 1 inch pieces, Baguette/Ciabatta/Italian bread
• 3-4 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, toss the bread cubes with olive oil and seasonings until evenly coated. Spread the cubes on the prepared sheet pan and bake for 12-18 minutes, or until golden and crispy, stirring halfway through.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 567mgPotassium: 137mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg

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