These easy homemade croutons are one of those recipes that, once you make it, you’ll never go back to store-bought! I recently made home made croutons for the first time, and I was blown away by how flavorful, fresh, and delicious they were!

I’m a sucker for homemade recipes that don’t take a ton of time and steps to make, and this one is as simple as dumping the ingredients into a bowl, baking, and boom, fresh, perfectly crunchy croutons!

If you are a fan of simple recipes like this one, then you will love this Cabbage Steaks Recipe, this Frozen Yogurt Bark with Dark Chocolate and Cranberries, and these easy Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes with Parmesan & Rosemary.

While these homemade croutons aren’t one of my signature 5 ingredients or less recipes, the bulk of the ingredients are seasonings sooo technically it could qualify! Plus, it takes only minutes to prepare so the extra seasonings are more than worth it.

So without further ado, keep reading to grab the full recipe.

Here’s what you need to make these easy homemade croutons

Loaf of French Bread (cubed)
Olive Oil
Parmesean (grated)
Garlic Powder
Salt
Paprika
Fresh Rosemary (chopped)

Preparing the Croutons

Preheat the oven to 375° Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. To prepare the croutons, take the loaf of French bread and cut it into cubes of your desired size. I’ve found that the bigger the cubes are, the better!

Next, add the cubed bread to a bowl, pour in the seasonings, freshly chopped rosemary, and olive oil.

Mix everything together until the cubed pieces are well coated, and lay them out evenly on the lined baking sheet!

Pop them in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until they’re golden brown and perfectly crispy.

Once done, enjoy your croutons immediately with salad, soup, or, honestly, just enjoy a handful (you deserve it!).

PRO-TIP

Be sure not to overcrowd your pan when baking the croutons. Space them out evenly to make sure that each one gets crispy!

Best foods to eat with homemade croutons?

You can add these homemade croutons to just about anything. You can add them to soups, salads, casseroles, pasta dishes, and you can even grind them up for the best homemade breadcrumbs!

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F.A.Q & Recipe Substitutions

Any sturdy bread works great for homemade croutons! French bread, sourdough, Italian bread, and even leftover sandwich bread will crisp up beautifully. Day-old bread is perfect because it dries out faster and gives you that golden, crunch texture that everyone loves.

Once the croutons have cooled completely, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week! Avoid storing them in the fridge since the moisture will cause them to soften.

Yes! Simply freeze the cooled croutons in a resealable freezer bag for up to 2 months. Once you’re ready to use them, pop them back in the oven at 350 for 5-8 minutes to revive the crunch.

Chimichurri will stay fresh in the fridge for about 5-7 days when stored in n airtight container. The flavors actually deepen as it sits, so it tastes even better after a day or two! If the oil solidifies slightly while chilling, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes and give it a good stir before serving.

These easy homemade croutons are one of those simple recipes that instantly make any meal feel a little bit more special! With just a few pantry staples, you can whip up crispy, flavorful croutons that taste 10 times better than anything store-bought! Whether you’re topping a cozy soup like this one or this one, topping a salad, or enjoying a few straight off the pan, they add the perfect finishing touch!

Easy Homemade Croutons

Name: Easy Homemade Croutons
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Loaf of French Bread (cubed); Olive Oil - 1/4 Cup; Parmesean - 1tbsp; Salt - 1/2tsp; Garlic Powder - 1/2tsp; Paprika - 1/4tsp; Fresh Rosemary (chopped) - 1/2tsp

Yield: 4-6 cups

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

These easy homemade croutons are flavorful, perfectly crispy, and once you try them, you'll never buy store-bought again!

Ingredients

Loaf of French Bread (cubed)
Olive Oil - 1/4 Cup
Parmesean - 1tbsp
Salt - 1/2tsp
Garlic Powder - 1/2tsp
Paprika - 1/4tsp
Fresh Rosemary (chopped) - 1/2tsp

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375° Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the loaf of French bread into cubes of your desired size. Add the cubed bread to a medium-sized bowl, and in the parmesan, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and freshly chopped rosemary. and pour in the olive oil.
Mix everything together until the cubed pieces are well coated, and lay them out evenly on the lined baking sheet! (make sure they aren't overlapping so that each crouton gets crispy)
Put them in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until they're golden brown and perfectly crispy. Once done, enjoy your croutons immediately with salad, soup, or, honestly, just enjoy a handful (you deserve it!).