Crispy Homemade Sourdough Croutons

Homemade croutons are one of those simple kitchen upgrades that instantly elevate a dish. This recipe uses day-old sourdough bread, butter, olive oil, garlic powder, and thyme for the perfect balance of crunch and seasoning. They’re delicious on soups, salads, or even as a snack straight from the pan.

Author: Browndis

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 22 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 115 kcal per serving

Ingredients

4 cups - day-old sourdough bread
4 tablespoons - unsalted butter
2 tablespoons - olive oil
1 tsp - garlic powder
2 teaspoons - fresh thyme leaves
½ tsp - kosher salt
¼ tsp - black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Place bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the butter mixture and toss until evenly coated.
Spread bread cubes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake 12–15 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
Cool slightly before serving — they will crisp more as they cool.

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