Day Old Bread Croutons
Don't throw away that dry bread on your countertop. Make these delicious homemade croutons with it instead!
Ingredients
- 4 cups of day-old bread* cubed see notes below
- 2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- On a large pan lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, spray or drizzle the bread with oil and spices and then mix together with your hands to coat each piece.
- Spread out the cubes into one layer, making sure not to overcrowd them.
- Bake the croutons for 10 minutes* (see notes below).
Notes
- If you have less than 4 cups, you’ll likely want to use less seasoning. You can eyeball it, just make sure to put salt in your palm first, so you see the actual amount you’re adding.
- You may need to do longer than 10 minutes. It’ll depend on how dry your bread is. If you want the croutons to be a little bit chewy still, stop after the 10-minute mark. If you want them to be crunchier, bake for 2 more minutes and check them again until they’ve reached your desired consistency. Keep in mind that they will harden a little as they cool.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or a couple of weeks in the freezer.