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White bowl filled with crunchy homemade herb croutons.

Homemade Garlic + Herb Croutons

Linda Feller
Easy homemade garlic + herb croutons are the perfect addition to soups and salads. Make it your way with simple pantry ingredients and your favorite bread.
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Prep time.5 minutes
Cook time.10 minutes
Custom time.5 minutes
Total time.20 minutes
Course.Salad, Snack, Soup
Cuisine.French
Number of servings.16 makes about 2-1/2 cups (2 tbsp servings)
Calories per serving.32 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon sugar
  • 4 ounce bread, fresh or day-old, any variety
  • 1½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Combine the seasonings in a spice grinder, mini food processor or mortar & pestle to create a finer mixture. (see notes)
  • In a large bowl, toss the bread cubes, olive oil and seasoning together until well distributed.
  • Turn the cubes out onto a sheet pan in an even layer. Bake for 10-12 minutes until crispy, giving them a toss partway through. Cool completely.

Notes

  1. It isn't necessary to grind the herbs, but smaller bits will have an easier time sticking to your croutons.
  2. While I recommend cutting the bread into 1/2-inch cubes, you can cut them into any size. Keep in mind that larger croutons may require a bit longer in the oven to reach your desired crunch level.
  3. Be careful when opening the oven door as evaporated moisture from the bread may create a cloud of steam.
  4. Store croutons at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  5. Freeze croutons in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw before reheating.
  6. Reheat croutons at 300°F to crisp them up.

Nutrition

Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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