Fresh Homemade Croutons Recipe
It is easy to make your own Fresh Homemade Croutons Recipe to use up bread before it spoils.
Do you ever have bread that you just know is going to go bad if you don’t use it fast? I do especially when I buy a fresh loaf from the bakery or bake my own bread.
I also make my own bread crumbs. Items of convenience such as packaged bread crumbs or croutons are typically a little pricey. You can make your own for a lot less.

One of my favorite breads I pick up at the deli is an Everything Italian Loaf – and I can get it for $1.00. I enjoy slicing it for sandwiches and I use what’s left before I think it will spoil to make croutons. Best thing it’s already seasoned and it already has olive oil on the crust.
All you have to do is cube it and bake it until golden brown. I do this by placing my bread cubes “croutons” on a lined cookie sheet and place into a preheated 325 degree oven. It only takes a few minutes so keep watch.
Homemade Croutons

How to Store Homemade Croutons
Once the croutons are browned remove from the oven and let cool down completely. Place the croutons into a storage bag and you’ve got croutons on hand that are delicious and homemade.
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Let’s make this Fresh Homemade Croutons Recipe!
Homemade Croutons
Ingredients
- Leftover Bakery Loaf
- 3 tbs Olive Oil or Melted Butter
- Seasonings of Choice Sea Salt, Cracked Pepper, Italian, Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Cut leftover bread into cubes and add to a mixing bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil or melted butter over the cubed bread and lightly toss to coat.
- Season, if desired.
- Spread the cubed bread on a sheet pan and bake until the bread has dried and golden brown.
- Store homemade croutons in an airtight container or plastic storage bag.
Notes
Nutrition

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How long will the keep when stored properly? I need to start making my own. The processed ones have way to much junk in them. TY for the recipe.
Hi Barbara! The homemade croutons last up to two weeks stored in an airtight container or plastic storage bag.