How do you store homemade croutons, and for how long?

You can store croutons at room temperature in a zip-top bag or airtight container for up to ten days before they start to become stale. Make sure they are completely cooled and dry before sealing the bag or container so that no moisture gets in. I don't recommend storing homemade croutons in the fridge, as they will soften.

Can you freeze sourdough croutons?

Yep! Once completely cooled and dry, transfer the croutons to a zip-top bag or airtight container and store in the freezer for up to three months.

What are some uses for croutons?

We love using croutons to top salads (especially Caesar!) and soups. We also love making them into breadcrumbs using a food processor, which can be used to make meatballs and for topping pasta recipes. This pumpkin sage pasta and these healthy baked mac and cheese bites are our go-to breadcrumb vehicles! I also blend some lightly toasted, soaked bread into my peach basil tomato gazpacho (for thickening and flavor), but a handful of croutons would work as well.

Easy Homemade Sourdough Croutons

Name: Easy Homemade Sourdough Croutons
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2-3 cups day-old sourdough bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or (1/2 tablespoon dried); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Easy Homemade Sourdough Croutons

Homemade sourdough croutons on sheet pan.

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These homemade sourdough croutons taste so fresh and are done in just 15 minutes, and are a delicious topping for soup, salad, or just plaining snacking! Plus, bonus points for using up your day-old sourdough instead of tossing it.

Author: Tera Gigot
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 2-3 cups 1x
Category: Topping or snack
Method: Bake
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

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2-3 cups day-old sourdough bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or (1/2 tablespoon dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

Preheat & prep. Preheat you oven to 375 degrees and optionally line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Season bread cubes. Place your bread cubes in a medium-large bowl and add olive oil and thyme or other seasonings. Toss to thoroughly coat the bread cubes on all sides, then transfer to the prepared sheet pan, ensuring some space exists among the cubes. This leaves room for the hot oven air to circulate so the croutons can crisp up nicely.
Bake. Bake the seasoned bread cubes at 375 degrees for 10-11 minutes, checking around minute 8 or 9. You'll know the bread cubes are baking up nicely as your kitchen becomes fragrant and the bread starts to look more brown. After the time is up, remove the sheet pan from the oven and allow the bread cubes to cool for several minutes -- they'll crisp up even more as they cool. Enjoy immediately as a snack or salad topping, or allow them to cool completely and store for later.

Notes

Storage instructions. To store these croutons for later, allow them to fully cool before placing them in an airtight container and storing at room temperature for up to 10 days. If you don't think you're going to use them up that quickly, I recommend storing the container of croutons in the freezer for up to 3 months, thawing what you need as you go.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 144
Sugar: 1.8 g
Sodium: 421.8 mg
Fat: 5.6 g
Carbohydrates: 19.8 g
Fiber: 0.9 g
Protein: 4.1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

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