Homemade Gluten-Free Croutons (Garlic & Herbs)

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Homemade Gluten-Free Croutons (Garlic & Herbs)

Learn how to make delicious and crunchy gluten-free croutons using your favorite gluten-free bread, olive oil, and fresh herbs and spices. They make a wonderful addition to soups and salads.

Prep Time12

Cook Time45

Total Time57

Course: Appetizer, Condiments, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: croutons, gluten-free croutons

Servings: servings

Calories: 77kcal

Author: Jenny Levine Finke

Equipment

1 large baking sheet
1 sheet of parchment paper
1 large mixing bowl
1 small mixing bowl

Ingredients

1 loaf gluten-free bread 1 loaf = 14 ounces (approximate)
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 275º F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cube the bread into small, crouton-sized pieces (about 1-inch cubes). Add the cubes to a large bowl. Set aside.
Combine the olive oil with all the seasonings in a small bowl.
Pour the olive oil on the cubed bread and mix well to coat as many pieces as possible.
Spread the coated cubes on the parchment paper-covered baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 45-55 minutes, shaking the tray 2-3 times during cooking. Watch the bread closely to ensure it doesn't burn as oven temperatures vary.
Once the croutons are browned and crunchy, remove them from the oven and allow them to fully cool on the baking tray.
Store leftover croutons in a zip-top bag or air-tight container for up to two weeks at room temperature. You can also freeze them for longer storage.

Notes

Don't want to use olive oil? You can use avocado oil instead or even melted butter (slightly cooled) for butter croutons.

Want to jazz it up? Add black pepper, cayenne pepper, other Italian seasonings, or whatever you like to jazz up these delicious croutons.

Want vegan croutons? If you want to make vegan croutons, use vegan bread. Canyon Bakehouse contains eggs and would therefore not be considered vegan. One vegan brand of gluten-free bread I like is the Vegan Oat Bread from Outside the Breadbox.

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