Homemade Parmesan Croutons

These Homemade Parmesan Croutons are crispy, golden, and packed with savory flavor. Made with four simple ingredients; crusty French bread, Parmesan, garlic, and butter, they’re baked until perfectly crunchy on the outside while staying slightly tender inside. They’re the perfect finishing touch for salads, soups, and creamy pasta dishes—or delicious enough to enjoy straight from the baking sheet!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine bread

Keyword homemade croutons, homemade parmesan croutons

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings 15

Baking Temp 350 °F

Calories 180kcal

Equipment

Large, rimmed baking sheet

Ingredients

1 (14 oz) loaf French bread
¾ cup salted butter
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, finely minced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut the loaf of French bread into ¾-inch thick slices. Then cut the slices into 1-inch cubes (for about 10 cups); place in a large bowl and set aside.
In a small saucepan melt the butter. Pour over bread cubes. Stir until cubes are coated.
Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
Sprinkle parmesan cheese and finely minced garlic over the bread cubes. Toss gently to disperse.
Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until bread cubes are crisp and golden, stirring once halfway through.
Cool completely; store in an airtight container.

Notes

For extra flavor add a sprinkle of onion powder or Italian seasoning
Unused croutons can be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer safe bag. When ready to use, thaw completely. Then crisp them in a 350°F oven for 3-5 minutes.

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