Garlic Croutons
- PREP 10min
- COOK 15min
- TOTAL 25min
Making garlic croutons at home is a great way to upgrade your homemade salads and soups. These homemade croutons are much better than store-bought ones as they are fresher, and the flavors can be customized to your liking. Plus, it’s a fun and easy way to use leftover bread.
You Will Need
6 cups (230g) bread cubes, 1/2-inch cubes, use day-old French or Italian bread
5 tablespoons (75ml) olive oil
1 small shallot, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced or finely grated
1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped thyme leaves or use 1 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon chopped rosemary or use a pinch dried
2 tablespoons (12g) grated parmesan cheese, optional
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
Combine the olive oil, shallot, garlic, thyme, parmesan, parsley, rosemary, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
Tumble in the bread cubes and toss until the bread is evenly coated with the herb and oil mixture.
Spread the bread cubes onto a sheet pan. Scrape all of the seasoning stuck to the bowl onto the pan.
Season evenly with the salt, and bake for 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir around the pan. Rotate the pan and place back into the oven for 4 minutes. Stir again, and bake for another 2 minutes.
Let the pan cool to room temperature. The croutons will crisp up even more as they cool.
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- As the croutons bake, some of the shallots may become over-browned. Don’t worry; they actually taste wonderful when a bit darker.
- The nutrition facts provided below are estimates.