Homemade garlic croutons couldn’t be easier to make at home! Perfectly crisp, crunchy, and packed with garlicky-herb flavors.
Nothing perks up a lunch salad or bowl of soup better than homemade croutons and this recipe is one you’re going to want to hang onto forever!
I’m talking perfectly-seasoned, light and crunchy croutons that are SO dang easy you could make them in your sleep!
And don’t tell anyone but I definitely end up plucking the majority of these croutons straight off the sheet pan cause they really are that good.
This is one of those recipes that helps use up ingredients you have lying around the house which is my FAVORITE kind of recipe!
Most definitely the thing to make when you’re trying to use up old bread that’s been sitting on the kitchen counter for a little too long.
These Croutons Feature…
- A light and crunchy texture
- A coating of garlic, herbs, and grated Parmesan
- An easy recipe that comes together in minutes
Making the Croutons
(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)
Ingredients You Will Need
- Bread
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Olive oil
- Parmesan cheese
Choosing Your Bread
You will need about 4 cups bread cut into 1/2-inch cubes for these croutons. I recommend going with a rustic bread such as French bread, ciabatta, or Italian.
Whatever bread you choose it’s got to be sturdy and preferably a little dry in order for your croutons to be crisp and crunchy.
Tips for Perfect Homemade Croutons
- Cut bread into uniform cubes – I recommend 1/2-inch cubes for even baking.
- Arrange croutons in a single layer – baking the croutons in a single layer will help them toast evenly.
- Toss pan halfway through baking – this will crisp up all sides of the croutons.
Recipe Variations
Try these ideas for a different twist on these croutons.
- Add some heat – add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
- Try different seasonings – try dried dill, parsley, marjoram, or basil.
How to Use Croutons
These croutons are great as a salad topper as well as for topping bowls of soup. Store croutons in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.
It’s no wonder I can never go back to packaged croutons ever since these crunchy gems entered my life! Their texture is so perfectly crunchy and you can actually taste the good bread unlike most packaged versions of croutons.
Your lunch salad is gonna thank you later for this one!
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Homemade Garlic Croutons
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Ingredients
- 4 cups French bread or ciabatta, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Finely-grated Parmesan for topping, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F and line a medium sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Combine bread cubes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and olive oil on prepared sheet pan and toss until evenly combined. Arrange croutons in a single layer on pan and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake croutons at 375F 12-15 minutes, tossing croutons halfway through baking until croutons are golden-brown. Sprinkle croutons with a little Parmesan if desired.
- Allow croutons to cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
This post was updated with new recipe adjustments and photos on 2/19/26.
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
I totally need these croutons in my salad! And since they are homemade with wheat bread, I guess you are right, they are healthy. 😉
Sarah says
Total health food! I mean it’s in a salad, right? 😉
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
Homemade croutons are SOOO much better than storebought! I even eat them as snacks! 😛 These ones look so yummy!
Sarah says
Haha! I’m glad I’m not the only one who does that!! 😉 Thanks Jess.