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Top down view of a baking sheet filled with crispy homemade croutons.

Easy Homemade Croutons – Guaranteed Crunch


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  • Author: Kathryn Alexandre
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 heaping cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Crispy, herby, easy homemade croutons ready in under 20 minutes! So much tastier and thriftier than store-bought with guaranteed crunch!


Ingredients

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  • 1 day old baguette*
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt and pepper

*Fresh ingredients you need that are not part of our pantry and freezer tips.


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. 
  2. Cut your bread into cubes. 
  3. Transfer the chopped bread to a large bowl and drizzle with the oil, 1 tbsp at a time, quickly tossing the croutons with your hands so the oil doesn’t seep into only a few pieces. 
  4. Sprinkle the bread with the spices and toss again. 
  5. Transfer to a lined baking sheet and bake for 12-20 minutes. At the 10 minute mark, take a look at them and drizzle with more oil if they are looking a little dry for your liking. This will encourage them to brown more for the last few minutes in the oven. Continue to bake for 2-10 minutes more to achieve your desired crunchiness.
  6. Serve immediately or allow to cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks (if you don’t eat them all right out of the oven!)

Notes

*Approximate Cost: CAD $0.90/100g vs. at least CAD $1.99/100g for store-bought croutons.

*Feel free to substitute other herbs for the oregano or combine a few of your favourites.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American