Garlic Croutons

Transform your salads, soups, and snacks with these irresistible Garlic Croutons—crispy, golden bites brimming with bold, herbaceous flavor. Made from day-old bread, this recipe combines the rich aroma of freshly minced garlic with the earthy notes of oregano and basil, tossed in a luscious blend of olive oil and melted butter. Perfectly baked to crunchy perfection in just 15 minutes, these homemade croutons add a gourmet touch to any dish. Easy to prepare and delightfully addictive, they’re an effortless way to repurpose leftover bread into a savory topping or a satisfying standalone snack. Store any extras in an airtight container for a week's worth of flavor-packed crunch!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups day-old bread
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes. You should have about 4 cups of cubed bread.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and unsalted butter over medium heat until the butter is melted.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly until the garlic is fragrant and slightly golden.

Step 5

Remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and ground black pepper.

Step 6

Place the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl, then pour the garlic herb mixture over the bread cubes. Toss well to ensure the bread pieces are evenly coated with the mixture.

Step 7

Spread the coated bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the croutons are golden brown and crunchy. Stir halfway through baking to ensure even crisping.

Step 9

Remove the croutons from the oven and let them cool completely before using.

Step 10

Store any leftover croutons in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1083.8 grams (1083.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3250

Total Fat 98.10g	126%
Saturated Fat 27.50g	138%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 6097mg	265%
Total Carbohydrate 494.10g	180%
Dietary Fiber 27.90g	100%
Total Sugars 50.00g
Protein 91.00g	182%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1483mg	114%
Iron 37mg	206%
Potassium 1213mg	26%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.4%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 61.3%