If you’ve never considered making Homemade Sourdough Croutons, trust me when I say it’s worth the modest effort. They’re delicious and add so much to a simple salad.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
If the thought of making your own homemade sourdough croutons seems like just too much, hear me out.
Here’s a few good reasons to make them!
- If you’ve got half a loaf of bread laying around, it’s a great way to use it up.
- The flavor and texture really can’t be beat.
- Store-bought croutons are often hard and flavorless, but these aren’t.
- Homemade croutons add a special touch to any salad or soup, and they use simple ingredients.
- This is a quick and easy recipe, with just five pantry staples.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the full recipe and list of instructions and ingredients, please scroll down to the recipe card below.
- Sourdough Bread: Leftover, stale sourdough bread is best.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: To coat the bread.
- Kosher Salt/Black Pepper/Garlic Powder: So much flavor here.
Step-By Step Instructions
Making your own homemade croutons is easy, and doesn’t take very long.
Here’s all you need to do:
- Dice the stale bread into approximate one inch cubes. You can also tear the bread if you’d like.
- Transfer the cubes to a medium-sized or large bowl, then toss with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
3. Place the ingredients on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a flat, single layer.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown with a little crunch in a 375F degree oven. Use them immediately, or store them for up to a week in an air-tight container.
Tips and Possible Variations
- You can skip the garlic powder if you’d like, though it’s delicious when added.
- Double or triple this recipe, the croutons keep well for 5-7 days.
- For a more rustic look, tear the stale bread into similar size pieces and then toast them in the oven.
- Make a big batch of fresh croutons to have for salads and soups all week long.
Serving Ideas
Homemade croutons are incredibly good, and easy to make. It’s really worth the little bit of effort it takes to make them.
Here’s some ways to serve them:
- Put them on creamy soups. They are very good sprinkled on this delicious Tomato Soup, this creamy & dreamy Pumpkin Soup, this incredible and smooth Potato Soup, or this Italian Beans and Greens soup.
- Sprinkle them on top of salad, of course! This Easy House Salad is awesome, and this shrimp salad is kind of like a Caesar salad, but with lemon ranch dressing. So good with homemade croutons!
- Try a handful on top of this tasty Southern Tuna Salad, or this fantastic kale salad, or on this luscious Broccoli Salad.
- Another perfect way to enjoy these croutons is to have a few friends over to have soup and salad with you! Make an easy dessert like Chocolate Covered Strawberries, a warm fruit crisp, or some easy and melt-in-your-mouth Butterball Cookies.
Frequently Asked Questions
An airtight container works best for 5-7 days, and they can be kept at room temperature or refrigerated.
Yes! Try packaged Italian Seasoning mix (plus the salt and pepper) for a flavorful variation. Toss 2-3 teaspoons dry salad dressing mix into the bowl with the cut bread and olive oil, toss and follow the baking instructions.
Try sprinkling a little Parmesan cheese over the top about five minutes before they’re done in the oven.
Also, try flavoring with onion powder instead of garlic powder. Add fresh thyme and fresh parsley chopped small the last five minutes of baking time.
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- Easy Salsa Mix Recipe: A fresh, easy appetizer.
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Homemade Soudough Croutons
Ingredients
- ½ loaf Sourdough or rustic country bread round, diced
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly ground
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
- Slice the bread into one inch thick pieces, then into "sticks". cut then sticks into one inch pieces. Transfer the bread cubes to a medium-sized bowl, then add the olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder and toss together to coat everything.
- Transfer the bread cubes the baking sheet, and spread them into an even layer. Bake for 7 minutes, remove from oven and turn the croutons over with a spatula. Return to the oven for another 7-10 minutes until lightly browned and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and use right away, or cool and store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
- You can skip the garlic powder if you’d like, though they don’t have a strong flavor and are delicious with it added.
- Double or triple this recipe, the croutons keep well for 5-7 days.
- For a more rustic look, tear the stale bread into similar size pieces and then toast them in the oven.
Nutrition
- Super important to read the whole recipe before you begin
- Pay attention to the ingredient list and photos for the recipe
- If possible, prep your ingredients a little before you start
- Always use a sharp knife for safety
- Use the size of pan called for in the recipe
- For savory recipes, taste and season as you go
- Buy fresh, organic ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible
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