Homemade Croutons

This easy Homemade Croutons recipe turns leftover bread into crisp, golden, perfectly seasoned bites that are ideal for topping salads and soups.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Cut the bread into cubes about 1” square. Place the bread cubes in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle olive oil over bread.
4 cups one-inch bread cubes, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup olive oil
Toss bread cubes until evenly coated with seasonings and oil. Place the seasoned bread cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Cook for 25-30 minutes or until croutons are nicely golden brown. Remove and allow to cool slightly.

Use any variety of bread. This recipe is designed to help you use what you have on hand, from sandwich bread to hearty loaves.
Don’t crowd the baking sheet. Spread the cubes in a single layer so they crisp properly instead of steaming.
Store completely cooled croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Re-crisp in a 300-degree oven for a few minutes if they soften.