Source: Martin Rettenberger, AdobeStockStale bread again? You can make delicious croutons in the oven from it. Serve them with beer, add them to soups and salads, or simply eat them as a snack. You can also make sweet croutons for tea and milk. We're sharing 20 wonderful recipes!
1. Classic Croutons without Additives
Source: mirtesen.ruYou will need: 200 g white bread.
Preparation: Trim the crusts from the bread, and cut the crumb into cubes or sticks of uniform size. Place them on a dry baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes in an oven preheated to 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Garlic Croutons in the Oven
Source: pinterest.comYou will need: 300 g bread, 2-3 cloves garlic, 80 ml olive oil, 0.5 tsp ground black pepper, 0.5 tsp fine salt.
Preparation: Trim the crusts from the bread. Cut the crumb into small, uniform pieces. Mix olive oil, ground pepper, salt, and garlic pressed through a garlic press. Pour the garlic-oil mixture into a bowl with the sliced bread and mix thoroughly. Spread on a lined baking sheet and bake the croutons for about 8-10 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Spicy Croutons with Paprika and Red Pepper
Source: pinterest.comYou will need: 250 g bread, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp ground paprika, 0.5 tsp ground red pepper, 0.5 tsp fine salt.
Preparation: Trim the crusts from the bread, then cut the crumb and place it in a bowl. Mix the spices, salt, and oil. Pour this aromatic mixture over the sliced bread, mix, and spread on a lined baking sheet. Dry the croutons for 10 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
4. Homemade Croutons with Cheese and Garlic
Source: ok.ruYou will need: 300 g bread, 2 cloves garlic, 50 g cheese, 50 ml olive oil, 0.5 tsp ground black pepper, 0.5 tsp fine salt.
Preparation: Trim the crusts from the bread, cut the crumb into small, uniform pieces. Mix oil, garlic pressed through a garlic press, ground pepper, and salt. Pour this mixture over the bread, mix, and spread on the prepared baking sheet. Dry for 10 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. After that, sprinkle the croutons with grated cheese and return to the oven for another 2 minutes.
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5. Croutons with Herbs and Garlic in the Oven
Source: pinterest.comYou will need: 200 g bread, 2 sprigs parsley, 2 sprigs dill, 2 cloves garlic, 4 tbsp vegetable oil, salt to taste.
Preparation: Finely chop parsley, dill, and peeled garlic. Mix the ingredients with oil and salt. Trim the crusts from the bread, cut the crumb into cubes or sticks of uniform size. Pour the aromatic mixture over the bread and mix thoroughly. Spread on a dry baking sheet and dry for 10 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
6. Spicy Croutons with Adjika and Garlic
Source: blogspot.comYou will need: 200 g bread, 1 tbsp spicy adjika, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, salt to taste.
Preparation: Cut the bread into small, uniform pieces. Mix adjika, vegetable oil, salt, and garlic pressed through a garlic press. Pour this mixture over the sliced bread and mix. Spread on a lined baking sheet and bake the croutons for 10-12 minutes in an oven preheated to 180 degrees Celsius.
7. Black Bread Croutons in the Oven
Source: 100foto.clubYou will need: 250 g black bread, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp paprika, 0.5 tsp khmeli-suneli, 0.5 tsp fine salt.
Preparation: Trim the crusts from the bread, cut the crumb into small pieces and place in a bowl. Heat the oil in a frying pan, add spices and salt, mix, and pour into the bowl with the sliced bread. Gently mix, spread on a lined baking sheet, and place in an oven preheated to 180 degrees Celsius. Bake the croutons for 8-10 minutes.
8. Rye Bread Croutons in the Oven
Source: AdobeStockYou will need: 250 g rye bread, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp khmeli-suneli, 0.5 tsp ground coriander, 0.5 tsp ground black pepper, 0.5 tsp fine salt.
Preparation: Trim the crusts from the bread, and cut the crumb into small, uniform pieces. Separately mix olive oil, spices, salt, and garlic pressed through a garlic press. Pour this mixture over the sliced bread, gently mix, and spread on a dry baking sheet. Bake the croutons for 10 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Croutons with Tomato and Herbs
Source: attuale.ruYou will need: 250 g white bread, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, 0.5 tsp fine salt.
Preparation: Mix tomato paste, oil, spices, and salt. Trim the crusts from the bread, cut the crumb into small pieces, and place in a bowl. Pour in the tomato mixture and gently mix. Spread everything on a lined baking sheet and dry for 8-12 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
10. White Bread Croutons with Mustard and Olive Oil
Source: pinterest.comYou will need: 300 g white bread, 2 tbsp hot mustard, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt to taste.
Preparation: Cut the bread into small pieces and place in a wide bowl. Separately mix mustard, oil, and salt. Pour the resulting mixture into the bowl with the sliced bread, mix. Spread on a lined baking sheet and bake the croutons for 10 minutes in an oven preheated to 180 degrees Celsius.
11. Croutons with Mustard and Ginger
Source: youtube.comYou will need: 200 g bread, 1 tbsp mustard, 2 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp ground ginger, salt to taste.
Preparation: Trim the crusts from the bread, and cut the crumb into cubes or sticks and place in a bowl. Separately mix mustard, oil, ground ginger, and salt. Pour the resulting mixture into the bowl with the sliced bread and mix thoroughly. Spread on a lined baking sheet and dry for 10 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
12. Croutons with Sour Cream and Herbs in the Oven
Source: dzen.ruYou will need: 250 g bread, 10 g any herbs, 2 tbsp sour cream, 1 tsp mustard, 0.5 tsp fine salt.
Preparation: Finely chop and mix herbs with sour cream, mustard, and salt. Add the sliced bread to the bowl with the aromatic mixture and mix. Spread on a lined baking sheet and place in an oven preheated to 180 degrees Celsius. After 8-10 minutes, the croutons with sour cream and herbs will be ready!
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13. Black Bread Croutons with Mustard and Smoked Paprika
Source: foodeon.comYou will need: 250 g black bread, 2 tbsp mustard, 1 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp smoked paprika, 0.5 tsp fine salt.
Preparation: Trim the crusts from the bread, cut the crumb into small pieces. Mix mustard, oil, smoked paprika, and fine salt. Pour this mixture over the sliced bread and mix. Spread it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake the croutons in the oven for 10 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
14. Spicy Croutons for Beer
Source: mirtesen.ruYou will need: 250 g bread, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp khmeli-suneli, 0.5 tsp ground red pepper, 0.5 tsp ground coriander, 0.5 tsp fine salt.
Preparation: Cut the bread into small pieces and place in a wide bowl. Separately mix vegetable oil, spices, salt, and garlic pressed through a garlic press. Pour this mixture over the sliced bread, mix, and spread on a baking sheet. Dry the croutons for 8-9 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
15. Spicy Croutons with Ginger and Wasabi in the Oven
Source: pinterest.comYou will need: 300 g bread, 10 g ginger root, 0.5 tsp wasabi paste, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, salt to taste.
Preparation: Peel and grate the ginger. Add wasabi paste, oil, salt, and mix thoroughly. Trim the crusts from the bread, and cut the crumb into small, uniform pieces. Mix the bread with the aromatic mixture, spread on a baking sheet, and dry for 8 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
16. Rye Bread Croutons with Tomato Sauce and Herbs
Source: ok.ruYou will need: 200 g rye bread, 4 sprigs of herbs, 3 tbsp tomato sauce, 1 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp ground coriander, 0.5 tsp ground black pepper, 0.5 tsp fine salt.
Preparation: Trim the crusts from the bread, cut the crumb into cubes or sticks of uniform size. Separately mix tomato paste, oil, spices, salt, and finely chopped herbs. Pour the resulting mixture into the bowl with the sliced bread and mix thoroughly. Spread everything on a baking sheet and bake the croutons for about 10 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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17. Black Bread Croutons with Rosemary and Garlic
Source: AdobeStockYou will need: 250 g black bread, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground rosemary, salt to taste.
Preparation: Cut the bread into small pieces. Mix olive oil, rosemary, salt, and garlic pressed through a garlic press. Pour this mixture over the sliced bread, mix, and spread on a lined baking sheet. Bake the croutons in the oven for approximately 8 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
18. Rye Bread Croutons with Mustard and Sour Cream
Source: dzen.ruYou will need: 250 g rye bread, 2 tbsp mustard, 2 tbsp sour cream, 0.5 tsp Provence herbs, 0.5 tsp khmeli-suneli, 0.5 tsp fine salt.
Preparation: Trim the crusts from the bread, cut the crumb into small pieces. Separately mix mustard, sour cream, spices, and salt. Pour over the sliced bread and gently mix. Spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and place in an oven preheated to 180 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes.
19. Sweet Croutons with Sour Cream and Cinnamon
Source: pinterest.comYou will need: 200 g bread, 3 tbsp sour cream, 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Cut the bread into small pieces. In a wide bowl, mix ground cinnamon, sugar, and sour cream. Add the sliced bread and gently mix. Spread everything on a lined baking sheet and bake the croutons for 8-12 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
20. Sweet Croutons with Vanilla in the Oven
Source: mavink.comYou will need: 200 g white bread, 50 g sour cream, 1 tsp vanilla sugar, 1 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Trim the crusts from the bread, cut the crumb into small pieces. In a wide bowl, mix sour cream and two types of sugar. Add the sliced bread, mix, and spread on a lined baking sheet. Dry the sweet croutons with vanilla for 10 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.