Homemade Stuffing Croutons
Make homemade stuffing croutons with a loaf of white bread, butter, and herbs — crispy throughout and full of classic stuffing flavor. A simple, budget-friendly make-ahead recipe for Thanksgiving or cozy weeknights.
Makes 1 batch
Ingredients
- 1 loaf 20–24 ounces white sandwich bread, cut or torn into bite-sized pieces
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Dry the bread: Spread the bread cubes on two large baking sheets. Let them sit out overnight to dry, or bake at 250°F for 30–40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until crisp and lightly golden. (This step gives the stuffing bread the best flavor and helps it stay crispy throughout.)
- Mix the seasonings: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the bread: Add the dried bread cubes to a large mixing bowl. Pour the butter mixture over top and toss gently to coat every piece.
- Bake to golden perfection: Spread the cubes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway, until crisp and golden brown.
- Cool completely: Remove from the oven and cool before storing in an airtight container.
Farm Girl Tips
These stuffing croutons are the perfect base for any traditional stuffing recipe — they soak up broth beautifully without getting soggy.
Use fresh bread that’s at least a day old; dried bread cubes crisp up better and toast evenly.
Try mixing half white and half French bread or sourdough bread for a rustic twist.
Make Ahead: Make ahead for the holidays! Cool completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
These buttery cubes are irresistible as salad toppers or soup crunchies — don’t say I didn’t warn you! 😄
Nutrition
Serving: 1batch | Calories: 3075kcal | Carbohydrates: 240g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 220g | Saturated Fat: 118g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 32g | Monounsaturated Fat: 60g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 2853mg | Potassium: 1048mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 140g | Vitamin A: 1484IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 11mg
