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The Best Homemade Garlic Croutons (20-Minutes!)

These Homemade Garlic Croutons are about to be your new favorite way to level up salads and soups! They’re oven-baked, take just 20 minutes to make, and are a healthier alternative to store-bought. They're crispy, garlicky, and totally addictive. Don’t be surprised if you start snacking on them straight off the tray!
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword Bread, Croutons, Garlic powder, Olive oil, The Best Croutons
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 160kcal
Author Lauren McNeill, RD

Equipment

  • 1 large sheet pan

Ingredients

  • 5 cups bread, cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread, olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Toss well to combine and lay evenly on the parchment paper.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, flipping half way through, or until the croutons are lightly golden brown and crispy.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25of the recipe | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 520mg
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