Homemade Croutons

Name: Homemade Croutons
Yield: Makes about 5 cups (200 g)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 slices (10 ounces / 280 g) thick-sliced soft white sandwich bread, such as Sara Lee Artesano, cut into ¾-inch (2-cm) cubes (½ loaf of Sara Lee Artesano); 6 slices (10 ounces / 280 g) thick-sliced soft white sandwich bread, such as Sara Lee Artesano, cut into ¾-inch (2-cm) cubes (½ loaf of Sara Lee Artesano); 6 tablespoons (85 g) salted butter; 4 large garlic cloves, smashed; ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation info

Makes about
5
cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

My Southern Kitchen

By Ivy Odom

Published 2025

About

Ingredients

6 slices (10 ounces / 280 g) thick-sliced soft white sandwich bread, such as Sara Lee Artesano, cut into ¾-inch (2-cm) cubes

Americas
United States
Bread
Vegetarian
South America

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread bread cubes in an even layer on baking sheet.
Place butter and garlic cloves in a microwave-safe measuring cup. Microwave, stirring every 20 seconds, until butter