How to Make Homemade Croutons (the Easy Way!)

Making croutons at home is very easy to do. If you’re used to store-bought croutons, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how delicious homemade croutons are. Fresh croutons taste so much better on a salad! These homemade croutons even make for a healthy snack (unlike many store-bought varieties) because you control the ingredients.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• sliced bread
• your favorite seasonings
• oil spray
• butter knife or spatula
• oven
• toaster
• baking sheet

1. 
    
   Crouton Bread

   Preheat your oven to the broil setting. If using a toaster oven, use the toaster setting.

2. While your oven is heating up, lightly toast as many slices of bread as you desire. I find that first setting on my toaster works well.

3. After the bread is toasted, place them on a baking sheet. Lightly spray a healthy cooking oil (like virgin olive oil) on top. If calories are of concern, you can use a quick spritz of a no-calorie oil spray.

4. Sprinkle a little of your favorite seasonings on top of the bread. (I like using garlic and parmesan cheese.)

5. Using a dull butter knife or a spatula, cut the bread into slices. Then cut each slice into pieces. (Cut the croutons pieces into the size you desire.)

6. Place the baking sheet with the prepared croutons pieces into the oven. Bake for 2-4 minutes, depending on how crispy you like your croutons. Set a timer to avoid burning the croutons.

7. 
    
   Healthy Croutons

   After the croutons are baked, turn off the oven and take them out. Garnish your salad with these homemade croutons, put them in your soup, or just enjoy them as a healthy snack.

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on 1/12/2009 Great tips. I love croutons!

[JustMeinIN]

on 1/12/2009 This is great. I love your quick easy recipe

[FrazzledNanny]

on 1/9/2009 I love croutons. Thanks for the quick, easy and healthy recipe! 5*'s