Homemade Croutons in Oven
Crispy, golden Homemade Croutons in Oven with simple pantry ingredients. The perfect way to use up leftover bread and add crunch to salads, soups, and more.
Servings 4
Calories 250kcal
Ingredients
for the croutons
- 4 cups bread cubes day-old (about 8 oz | 225 g)
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried (or Italian seasoning)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
How to make Croutons in Oven
Instructions
Step 1 – Prep Bread
- Cut bread into even 1-inch cubes. Place in a large bowl.
Step 2 – Season
- Drizzle with olive oil, then toss with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper until coated.
Step 3 – Bake in Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet (use parchment if you want easier cleanup).
- Bake for 10 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden and crisp.
Step 4 – Cool & Serve
- Let cool completely before storing, or enjoy immediately over salads and soups.
Notes
Taste & Texture
Crispy, crunchy, garlicky, and savory with a light herbiness.
Substitutes
- Bread: Use sourdough, baguette, or whole wheat bread.
- Olive oil: Replace with melted butter for richer flavor.
- Seasoning: Try paprika, rosemary, or Parmesan.
- Room Temp: Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
- Reheat: Re-crisp in oven at 350°F (175°C) for 2 minutes if needed.
- Use day-old or slightly stale bread for best crunch.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if needed.
- For cheesy croutons, add grated Parmesan in the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg
