Crispy Homemade Sourdough Croutons (Brown Butter & Thyme)
Golden, crispy sourdough croutons with garlic and thyme — the best homemade topping for soups, salads, and cozy fall meals.
Prep:
10
minutes
Cook:
15
minutes
TOtal:
25
minutes
Ingredients
- 4 cups packed (about 345 g) day-old sourdough bread best, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 Tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried)
- ½ tsp kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the butter mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Spread bread cubes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
- Cool slightly before serving — they will crisp more as they cool.
