Crispy, golden, and made with just a few simple ingredients!
Homemade croutons are the upgrade your salad has been missing! These golden, toasty little cubes come together from just a few ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
They turn out crisp on the edges and tender in the center, with so much real flavor you will wonder why you never made them before.
This is the kind of better for you staple you will find yourself making on repeat. Toss them onto salads, float them in soups, or pair the larger pieces with a soft, creamy cheese for a simple snack. Easy to make and endlessly versatile, these croutons turn a handful of pantry basics into something you will want to keep on hand all the time.
Homemade Croutons
Ingredients
- 3 cups 1” diced loaf bread, such as sourdough or Italian
- 3 tbsp butter
- olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp Kosher salt
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the 3 cups of diced loaf bread. Spray the bread cubes with olive oil, then sprinkle the garlic powder and Kosher salt over them. Let them brown for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Spray bread cubes with olive oil as needed if bread cubes look dry.
- Continue cooking over medium heat until golden brown and crispy, approximately 8 minutes.
- Remove from the skillet and let it cool to room temperature.
- Use immediately or store in a jar in the refrigerator for a week.
Enjoy!
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All photos by Lorianne DeVita
