Garlic Homemade Croutons

Learn how to make perfectly golden brown croutons in just 15 minutes! They're an easy way to elevate salads, soups, and more.

Course Bread

Cuisine American

Keyword croutons

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 197kcal

Ingredients

4 cups bread cubes , cut into ¾ inch squares (from a sturdy bread like sourdough)
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Italian parsley , minced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Place the bread cubes in a large bowl and set aside. Heat the olive oil and garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat until the garlic begins to turn golden and becomes fragrant, about 4-5 minutes. Be careful the garlic doesn’t burn or it will taste bitter. Strain or pick the garlic cloves out of the oil and discard or save for another use.
Drizzle the oil over the bread cubes and toss to coat. Scatter onto a rimmed sheet pan and bake for 10 minutes or until the bread cubes are golden, flipping the cubes occasionally.
Remove from the oven and add back to the bowl. Toss with the parsley, salt, and pepper and set aside to cool.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 2 months. To use, bake the frozen croutons on a baking sheet at 300°F until thawed and crisp.

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