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homemade croutons

Homemade Croutons

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 (yields 6-8 cups)
Author: Alyona Demyanchuk
Make your own homemade croutons with this easy crouton recipe! If you are wondering how to make croutons that actually taste store-bought then you will love this croutons recipe! It's perfect for soups, salads, and casseroles, and learn creative ways to use up leftovers!

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 loaf of French bread (one homemade loaf is 25 oz or one pound and 9 oz)
  • 4 oz unsalted butter (1 stick, melted)
  • 2/3 cup sunflower oil (can use olive oil or avocado oil)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp garlic salt (Lawry's brand)
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp buttermilk powder

Instructions

Directions:

  • prep pan for croutons
    Preheat the oven to 250°F. Line a large 18x13 baking sheet with a silicone mat and set aside.
  • cubed bread for croutons
    Cut the bread into 3/4-inch cubes. Place into a large mixing bowl.
  • In a large 4-cup measuring cup whisk together the melted butter, oil, and seasonings.
  • coat cubed bread in the butter blend
    Pour over the bread and toss gently until well combined.
  • Spread the bread cubes onto a single layer over the baking sheet.
  • bake croutons
    Bake at 250°F for 1 hour turning once halfway through baking. Turn off the oven and allow to sit for another 20 minutes.
  • storing croutons
    Remove from oven, and let the croutons cool completely before storing. They should be dry and crisp once cooled. Use immediately or store in an airtight container or zip-loc bag for up to 2 months.

Notes

Notes:
  • Buttermilk powder enhances the flavor of the croutons with a whey flavor. To substitute simply use 3 Tablespoons of finely grated parmesan cheese. 

Nutrition per serving

Serving: 1serving (about a cup)Calories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 6gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 1613mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 355IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg