Homemade Buttery Garlic Croutons Golden, Crispy, and Way Better Than Store-Bought

 

Ingredients

• 1 loaf day-old bread (French, sourdough, or sandwich bread), cubed

• 4–6 tablespoons butter, melted

• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried herbs

• Optional: grated Parmesan cheese

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Prepare the Bread
Cut bread into bite-sized cubes and spread evenly on the baking sheet.

Step 3: Season the Croutons
In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs. Drizzle evenly over the bread cubes and toss gently to coat.

Step 4: Bake
Bake for 15–20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until croutons are golden and crisp.

Step 5: Cool & Store
Let cool completely. Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired.

Serving Tip

Perfect for Caesar salads, tomato soup, stuffing, or snacking straight from the jar 🥖✨
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

If you want, I can:

• Turn this into garlic-Parmesan croutons

• Make a butter-free olive oil version

• Rewrite it as a viral short recipe post