Croutons – so easy, never buy from the store again
Croutons are so simple to make and absolutely necessary in Cesar Salad and tomato soup! Actually, croutons are great on almost all kinds of salads and soups. Homemade croutons are so easy to make and taste so much better than any kind of store bought croutons. If you have bread at home, you can whip these up in a few minutes.
Why You’ll Love These Easy Homemade Croutons
Most people don’t realize that the secret to a world-class Caesar salad or a comforting bowl of tomato soup isn’t the broth—it’s the crunch. These croutons are:
• Infinitely Customizable: Swap out herbs like rosemary, thyme, or smoked paprika to match your meal.
• Zero Waste: The best way to use up sourdough, French bread, or ciabatta that’s past its prime.
• Better Texture: You get a crispy exterior with a slightly airy, tender center that bagged croutons just can’t replicate.
If you are making Cesar Salad, don’t miss out on the best Cesar salad dressing recipe.
What’s in this
- bread
- olive oil
- garlic granules
- onion granules
- italian seasoning
- salt
Homemade Croutons
When I tried to get my vegetable adverse son, Blaise to eat a salad, the only kind he would eat is lettuce and lots of dressing. Nothing else. No tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, avocado, spinach… just plain romaine lettuce. No fancy red leaf, no mesclun. Nada. But he likes parmesan cheese and he loves bread so the idea of caesar salads became a good compromise. I found an amazing recipe for caesar dressing and I figured I might as well make the croutons if I’m also making the dressing. So here were are. Croutons are so good and so easy to make, I would never buy them from a store again.
Ingredients
- 1 demi baguette, 6 oz. loaf, cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic granules
- 1 teaspoon onion granules
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, drizzle the olive oil on the bread and evenly sprinkle the rest of the seasonings. Toss to combine.
- Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, turning halfway.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely.
Notes
- Croutons can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Use on salads, soups and stuffing.
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