easy oven croutons
My mom made croutons for special occasions and they were so good. She tossed them in melted butter and seasonings and toasted them in a frying pan. When I tried them in the oven I was hooked. Tastes nearly the same and so easy!
prep time
cook time
method
---
yield
Ingredients
- 1/2 - french bread loaf, day old
- 1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin or half olive oil and half melted butter
- - kosher salt to taste
- - freshly ground black pepper to taste
- - herbs of choice: basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary
- - parmigiano-reggiano, grated
- - garlic powder with parsley
How To Make easy oven croutons
-
Step 1Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Using a bread knife, cut the bread into 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch cubes. If you prefer larger or smaller croutons, make your cuts accordingly–just be sure to make your cuts as similarly as possible to help them bake evenly.
-
Step 2In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with enough olive oil to lightly coat. Add kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper to taste and any seasonings you prefer. Once cubes are evenly and lightly coated, pour bread onto a baking pan lined with aluminum foil (for easy clean-up).
-
Step 3Bake bread in oven for 20-30 minutes until bread is golden and very crunchy. Toss cubes several times during baking. Homemade croutons, stored in a plastic container or a plastic bag, last up to two weeks unrefrigerated.
-
Step 4I use whatever bread I happen to have on hand. My husband loves pumpernickel croutons and if I ever have any left over I make them special for him.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
Discover More
Comment & Reviews
ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes