Healthy Recipes Healthy Bread Recipes Homemade Croutons Be the first to rate & review! These super-crispy homemade croutons are a great base crouton that you can vary to suit your taste. Herb, Garlic & Parmesan, Chili Powder & Smoked Paprika, Cheddar & Dill, Caesar and Ranch croutons are a few of our favorites. By Laura Kanya Laura Kanya Laura Kanya is a freelance recipe developer and tester based in Vermont. She has been active in the food industry for more than two decades in a variety of roles, including pastry chef, chef instructor, executive chef and director of operations in restaurants, resorts, catering, retail operations and food production companies. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 18, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 10 Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Appropriate Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 5 ½ cups cubed whole-wheat bread (1/2-inch) Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Add bread; toss until the bread is coated. Spread in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake, tossing once, until golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool completely on the baking sheet, about 15 minutes. To make ahead Store plain croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month. Refrigerate seasoned croutons in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Variations Herb, Garlic & Parmesan: In Step 2, add 1 tsp. Italian seasoning and an additional 1/4 tsp. ground pepper to the spice/oil mixture before adding the bread. In Step 3, bake the croutons for 10 minutes; remove from oven and sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 10 minutes. Chili Powder & Smoked Paprika: In Step 2, add 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning (or 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp. chili powder, 1/4 tsp. oregano and a pinch of cayenne pepper) to the spice/oil mixture before adding the bread. Cheddar & Dill: In Step 2, add 1 tsp. dried dill to the spice/oil mixture before adding the bread. In Step 3, bake the croutons for 10 minutes; remove from oven and sprinkle with 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese. Bake until the cheese is bubbling and the croutons are golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Caesar: In Step 2, add 1 Tbsp. dried parsley, 1/2 tsp. dried oregano and 1/4 tsp. dried thyme to the spice/oil mixture before adding the bread. In Step 3, bake the croutons for 10 minutes; remove from oven and sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 10 minutes. Ranch: In Step 2, add 1 Tbsp. ranch seasoning (such as Dak's Spices salt-free ranch) to the spice/oil mixture before adding the bread. In Step 3, bake the croutons for 10 minutes; remove from oven and sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 10 minutes. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2022 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 106 Calories 4g Fat 16g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 Serving Size 1/3 cup plain croutons Calories 106 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 16g 6% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 3g Protein 4g 8% Total Fat 4g 5% Sodium 237mg 10% Calcium 37mg 3% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 4mg 0% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved