How to make Homemade baked Croutons for salads and Soups - Step by Step

Homemade croutons are very easy to make - these baked,  4 ingredient croutons will transform your soups and salads into something completely irresistible.

How to make Homemade baked Croutons for salads and Soups - Step by Step

Store-bought croutons are hard and dry, and they don’t have the fresh taste that a homemade crouton has. Homemade croutons are the best way to use the day old bread too.It doesn’t get much easier than these croutons. All you need to do is cut the bread into cubes, toss it with olive oil, grated garlic / Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper - spread them on a baking sheet and bake. They only take 10 minutes to bake. The hardest part is not eating them all off the baking sheet while they’re still warm. They are so addictive!!

How to make Homemade baked Croutons for salads and Soups - Step by Step

You can either cut the bread into cubes. I used a sourdough Baguette in this recipe, You can use Artisan bread / multigrain / options are endless. 

How to make Homemade baked Croutons for salads and Soups - Step by Step

Place the bread cubes in a bowl and season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.

Then sprinkle Any seasoning you like - I love the addition of 2 grated garlic cloves and 3tbsp of Parmesan cheese.

To finish it off, drizzle some olive oil.

How to make Homemade baked Croutons for salads and Soups - Step by Step

Toss everything together until the bread cubes are all coated. 

Spread the croutons out on a sheet pan, giving the croutons lots of room so they can brown.

Bake for about 10 minutes, then they will be golden, crispy, and delicious.

How to make Homemade baked Croutons for salads and Soups - Step by Step

Ingredients :

day old sourdough bread / Baguette / any thick bread: 1, cut into cubes 3 Cups

Olive oil: 1/4 cup

Freshly grated Garlic: 2

Salt 1/4tsp

Black Pepper: 1/4tsp

(Optional seasonings: Grated Parmesan cheese: 3tbsp, dried Herbs: 1/4 tsp )

How to make Homemade baked Croutons for salads and Soups - Step by Step

Directions : 

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the bread into cubes. Add in the seasonings and toss well. Bake for 10 minutes and then allow it to cool. Store the croutons in an airtight container for 1 week.