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Easy Homemade Croissant Croutons

These easy homemade Croissant Croutons are the perfect balance of buttery, flaky, and crunchy. They take less than 15 minutes to make and are perfect atop a salad or by themselves as a snack.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 croissant
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan Reggiano grated

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F
  2. Use a bread knife to cut the croissant into 1 inch cubes
  3. Add the croissant cubes to a bowl and drizzle with the olive oil. Add the paprika, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan. Toss to combine
  4. Spread the croissant cubes onto a baking sheet in a single layer and bake at 350 F for 5 minutes
  5. Remove from the oven and use tongs to toss the croissant cubes. Place back in the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, or until browned to your liking
  6. Serve with your favorite salad or enjoy as a snack

Notes

  • These come out best when you use croissants that are a couple days old and kind of stale. It’s a great way to use up leftovers that would otherwise go in the trash.
  • Experiment with spices and seasonings to figure out which you like best. Dried basil and dried parsley are both good options.
  • This recipe also works perfectly with an air fryer!