Is there anyone out there who doesn't love croutons? I mean, I could sit and eat a bowl of them like they were popcorn (LOL). Well, breathe easier gluten free friends, because these gluten free croutons are the simplest thing you will ever make from scratch.
Hang on to that stale gluten free bread, because it is just perfect for making homemade croutons. Cut it into cubes and douse it in olive oil and seasonings then bake to crispy deliciousness. These flavorful croutons are a great addition to your favorite salads or use them to add a little excitement to a bowl of soup!
This roasted cauliflower soup is one of my favorite soups to top with these homemade gluten-free croutons. They also great with my friend Natalie's pumpkin tomato soup.
Why You 'll Love This Gluten-Free Crouton Recipe
- EASY - This recipe is one of the easiest you'll ever make. If you can cut bread into cubes, you can make your own croutons!
- QUICK - It only takes about 20 minutes to make homemade croutons and most of that time is hands-off.
- ALLERGEN FRIENDLY - This recipe is both gluten free and dairy free as written and will be vegan croutons if you use vegan bread, so it's a great recipe for those with food allergies or dietary restrictions.
Ingredient Notes
This easy recipe takes just a few ingredients which are easy to find in most grocery stores.
- Gluten Free Bread - Stale bread is better because it will dry out nice and crisp. If you only have fresh bread, you can cut it into cubes and leave them sitting at room temperature to dry out. I have made it with both Schar baguettes and my gluten free sandwich bread. Any type of gluten free bread should work fine.
- Olive Oil - The oil helps the bread to soak up the flavor of the seasoning and crisp in the oven. You could also use an alternative oil like avocado oil, although it will change the flavor slightly.
- Garlic Powder - To make the croutons like mini pieces of garlic toast. Yum!
- Dried Parsley - Add a little extra flavor to the croutons. You can substitute Italian seasoning for an even more flavorful crouton.
- Salt - Definitely don't skip the salt here. It's the extra piece to make these homemade croutons delicious.
See recipe card for full ingredient list and quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- Vary the kinds of bread - use something like gluten free sourdough bread or french bread in placed of sandwich bread.
- Flavor switch-up - Add Parmesan cheese and black pepper for a flavor twist.
- Butter croutons - Replace half of the oil with melted butter.
How to Make Gluten Free Croutons
These homemade croutons take just a couple of minutes to prepare and no special equipment is needed.
STEP 1: Cut your gluten free bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
STEP 2: Combine the olive oil, garlic powder, dried parsley and salt in a second smaller bowl. Stir together.
Pour the oil and seasonings over the gluten free bread cubes.
STEP 3: Stir the gluten free bread cubes to coat them well with the oil mixture.
STEP 4: Spread the croutons in a single layer on a baking sheet. Then bake!
Expert Tip
Depending on how stale your bread is you may need to alter the baking time. The croutons should feel crisp when they are done baking, but they will continue to get harder as they cool.
Storage
Store leftover croutons in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze them for later, although they may soften a little when thawed.
Recipe FAQs
Store-bought croutons are not gluten free unless they have been made with gluten free bread.
Some croutons will be naturally dairy free, if they are made with olive oil. However, some recipes call for butter instead so be sure to check your ingredient list.
Croutons are a really simple recipe. They are made from gluten free bread, oil and seasonings.
Other savory recipes to consider:
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Recipe
Gluten Free Croutons
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Gluten Free Bread stale is better
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Cut the gluten free bread into cubes, you can make them as big or small as you like. Place the bread cubes into a large bowl.4 Cups Gluten Free Bread
- Combine the olive oil, garlic powder, dried parsley and salt in a small bowl. Stir well.3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley, ½ teaspoon Salt
- Pour the oil mixture over the bread cubes, then stir it well to completely coat the bread.
- Spread the croutons onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Try not to crowd them - leaving some space around each crouton will make them crispier.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet. They will continue to harden as they cool.
Notes
Tiffany is the recipe developer, stylist and food photographer behind Well Fed Baker. As a lifelong baker who had to go gluten free and dairy free in 2016, Tiffany strives to share allergen friendly recipes that never feel like they are free from anything.
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