Got leftover sourdough bread? Turn them into these delicious Sourdough Croutons! Crispy, crunchy golden nuggets go perfectly on top of fresh salads or warm bowls of soup. This sourdough crouton recipe only needs a few simple ingredients and 15 minutes to bake. Experiment with different flavor combinations for tasty and customizable sourdough croutons again and again.
I have always been a huge salad fan, ever since I was young. But out of all the salads that I have enjoyed in my life, my favorite salads always included croutons.
Something about the little crunch on top of salad that elevates the veggie experience from great to scrumptious!
Our family didn’t typically buy croutons from the store growing up, but when I learned that all you needed were a few basic ingredients to make homemade croutons, I was hooked!
Since then, I have elevated my crouton recipe from store-bought sliced bread to slices of sourdough bread. What adifference!
The slight tang from the bread and open crumb make for truly delicious and crunchy sourdough croutons. Store-bought croutons can’t even compete!
Making sourdough croutons is a delicious way to eliminate food waste and transform day-old bread into something tasty. I love to experiment with different flavorings, as well. Sourdough croutons covered in fresh or dried herbs, dried cheeses, or fragrant garlic just can’t be beaten.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Simple to make:
Forget dry store-bought croutons! When you learn just how easy it is to make your own homemade croutons, you will never buy them from the store again.
No-waste recipe:
After all that effort to make a delicious loaf ofhomemade sourdough bread, there’s no way I’m tossing out a single crumb! This recipe is the best way to eliminate food waste and give stale bread new life.
Elevates any dish:
A salad with croutons is just better! Crisp, buttery, and full of flavor, sourdough croutons will make a tasty salad that much tastier.
Easy Ingredients:
All you need is a few simple ingredients to make this sourdough crouton recipe. Mix leftover bread, olive oil, salt, and your choice of different spices for extra flavorful croutons.
Ingredients
Leftover Sourdough Bread– Most stale sourdough bread will work perfectly for this recipe. I typically will use my go-tosourdough breadorsourdough sandwich breadto make croutons, but really any type of bread will do.
Olive Oil– I personally love the flavor that olive oil brings to this recipe, but you can use melted butter or avocado oil as substitutes.
Salt– Any good crouton needs a touch of saltiness.
Flavored Croutons:
One bonus about making your own homemade sourdough croutons is all the flavor combinations you can try!
This sourdough croutons recipe is so tasty with just olive oil and salt, but with a few other seasonings, you can add so much flavor to your salad. My favorite flavor combination has to be garlic, Italian seasonings, and Parmesan cheese.
Additional Flavor Combinations:
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh herbs like fresh thyme, parsley, rosemary, thyme, or sage
- Dried herbs like dried parsley, oregano, rosemary, thyme, sage, or Italian seasoning
- Chile powder or cumin
- Garlic salt, garlic powder, or fresh garlic
- Onion salt or onion powder
- Red pepper flakes for some heat
Supplies
Large Bowl
Rimmed Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
How to Make this Sourdough Crouton Recipe
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.
Chop
With a sharp serrated knife, slice your favorite kind of bread into 1/2 – 1-inch cubes. Set to the side.
Mix
To a large bowl, add the extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and seasonings of choice. Mix until combined.
Add the sourdough bread cubes into the bowl and mix with a large spoon until the cubes are fully coated.
Bake
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place bread cubes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake for 15 minutes or until crispy and golden brown, stopping halfway through to give them a toss. If you prefer fresh croutons with a little less crunch and a softer center, bake for less time.
Remove the sheet pan from the oven.
Sourdough Croutons can be served immediately, but allow them to cool completely before storing.
How to Serve Sourdough Croutons
Top of Salads
Sourdough croutons are an easy way to bring extra crunch and flavor to your favorite salad recipe. Who could say no to a salad topped with sourdough croutons?
Top of Soups
A crunchy crouton is also delicious on top of your favorite soups. Some of our family favorites to serve these homemade croutons on top of include creamy soups like tomato soup, loaded potato, or cauliflower soup.
Additional Ideas
You could even use these sourdough croutons for recipes like stuffing, or crush them up to make sourdough breadcrumbs.
How to Store Sourdough Croutons
Leftover croutons will last for 2 weeks when stored in an airtight container. I like to place mine either in a zip-top bag or a glass jar for later use.
Sourdough croutons can also be frozen. Place them in the freezer in an air-tight container and store them for up to 2 months. Reheat frozen croutons in a 300-degree f oven until crispy.
FAQs:
What kind of bread should I use to make sourdough croutons?
Any sourdough bread can be used for this crouton recipe. I’ve used all sorts of sourdough bread like my artisan loaf,roasted garlic rosemary sourdough, or sourdough sandwich bread. Stale sourdough ciabatta rolls, focaccia bread, or baguettes would also make delicious croutons. Use what you have!
Should I Use Fresh or Dried Herbs?
This tasty recipe is perfect for fresh or dried herbs! Coat the croutons with the dried herbs prior to baking, while sprinkling fresh herbs on the croutons after baking.
Why are my sourdough croutons soggy?
It is important that your croutons are spaced out in a single layer when baking. This allows the heat to reach the croutons from all sides to make them nice and crispy.
It is also crucial for the sourdough croutons to be completely cooled before storing them. If they are even a bit warm, the steam from the croutons will create condensation. This can make sourdough croutons lose their crunch and become soggy.
Happy baking!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Got leftover sourdough bread? Turn them into these delicious Sourdough Croutons! Crispy, crunchy golden nuggets go perfectly on top of fresh salads or warm bowls of soup. This sourdough crouton recipe only needs a few simple ingredients and 15 minutes to bake. Experiment with different flavor combinations for tasty and customizable sourdough croutons again and again.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of day-old sourdough bread
- 4 Tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp of salt
- additional seasonings*
Instructions
How to Make Sourdough Croutons
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.
Chop
2. With a sharp serrated knife, slice your favorite kind of bread into 1/2 - 1-inch cubes. Set to the side.
Mix
3. To a large bowl, add the extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and seasonings of choice. Mix until combined.
4. Add the sourdough bread cubes into the bowl and mix with a large spoon until the cubes are fully coated.
Bake
5. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Place bread cubes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
7. Bake for 15 minutes or until crispy and golden brown, stopping halfway through to give them a toss. If you prefer fresh croutons with a little less crunch and a softer center, bake for less time.
8. Remove the sheet pan from the oven.
9. Sourdough Croutons can be served immediately, but allow them to cool completely before storing.
Notes
- Substitute olive oil for melted butter or avocado oil.
- It is important that your croutons are spaced out in a single layer when baking. This allows the heat to reach the croutons from all sides to make them nice and crispy.
- Cool the croutons before storing them. If they are even a bit warm, the steam from the croutons will create condensation. This can make sourdough croutons lose their crunch and become soggy.
- Leftover croutons will last for 2 weeks when stored in an airtight container. I like to place mine either in a zip-top bag or a glass jar for later use.
- Sourdough croutons can also be frozen. Place them in the freezer in an air-tight container and store them for up to 2 months. Reheat frozen croutons in a 300-degree f oven until crispy.
Elevate your sourdough croutons with these flavor combinations! My favorite is Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese.
Additional Flavorings:
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh herbs like fresh thyme, parsley, rosemary, thyme, or sage
- Dried herbs like dried parsley, oregano, rosemary, thyme, sage, or Italian seasoning
- Chile powder or cumin
- Garlic salt, garlic powder, or fresh garlic
- Onion salt or onion powder
- Red pepper flakes for some heat
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