Homemade Rye Croutons

Deliciously savory and crisp, these homemade rye croutons are delicious with a cool green salad or a warm bowl of soup!

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Course: condiments, salads, soups

Cuisine: Nordic, Scandinavian

Keyword: easy crouton recipe, rye crouton recipe

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 34

Servings: servings

Calories: 234kcal

Author: Kristi

Ingredients

▢ 4 cups rye bread cubes about ¾ inch in size
▢ 3 tablespoons olive oil
▢ ½ teaspoon coarse salt
▢ Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Toss the bread cubes, olive oil, salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl until evenly coated. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet in an even layer.
Bake until the bread cubes are crisp, about 25 minutes.

Notes

Store the croutons in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze in freezer-safe container or ziploc bag for longer storage.

Variations:

Garlic: Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the bread cubes, olive oil and salt and pepper mixture. Proceed with the recipe as directed.

Fresh Herb and Garlic: Add 2 cloves of minced garlic, 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh thyme, 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh sage, and 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh rosemary to the bread cubes, olive oil and salt/pepper mixture. Proceed with the recipe as directed.

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