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    Cornbread Croutons

    Published: Oct 11, 2020 · Modified: Nov 15, 2022 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These cornbread croutons are easy to make with 3 ingredients in less than 30 minutes. Watch the video and follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to make cornbread croutons - my favorite way to use up leftover cornbread. 

    overhead view of a bowl of Cornbread Croutons

    These homemade cornbread croutons are my favorite way to use up leftover cornbread. They're easy to make with only 3 ingredients in less than 30 minutes!  

    One of my all-time favorite restaurants was known for their cornbread, and in turn, their cornbread croutons. I craved their salads for the croutons alone! So years (and years) ago I created this cornbread crouton recipe so I could make crave-worthy salads from the comfort of my own home. 

    overhead view of a salad with Cornbread Croutons

    Cornbread Croutons: Ingredients

    There are only 3 ingredients in this cornbread croutons recipe, but as always we'll chat about them! 

    • Cornbread. I recommend making this - best ever cornbread recipe and using the leftovers to make these cornbread croutons. It's best to use cornbread that's a day or two old. You could always use a box mix to make it even easier. There are also boxes that are gluten-free, dairy-free, etc. so you can make the croutons comply to your dietary needs. 
    • Olive Oil. Any neutral oil works well, but olive oil is my favorite. Canola oil and avocado oil are the two substitutions I'd recommend. 
    • Fine sea salt. regular salt works too, you may just need to decrease the amount. 
    overhead view of the ingredients in this Cornbread Croutons recipe

    How to make cornbread croutons

    This cornbread crouton recipe is so simple, but we'll walk through the steps together, and don't forget to watch the video 

    Combine ingredients

    To make these cornbread croutons, you have to be gentle so the cornbread doesn't fall apart. I like to do it in halves, so drizzle 1 TBS of the olive oil over the cornbread then stir, and repeat with the rest.

    Then do the same for the sea salt, sprinkle half of the sea salt over the cornbread, stir, and repeat with the second half. This way the ingredients are naturally dispersed and don't rely too much on stirring. 

    two overhead photos showing how to make Cornbread Croutons

    Bake

    Lightly grease a baking sheet and spread the cornbread onto it in one even layer.

    overhead photo showing Cornbread Croutons on a baking sheet before being baked

    Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, gently flipping the croutons over once halfway through baking (around 6-7 minutes). Remove from oven once they are golden-brown and still slightly soft. 

    overhead photo of Cornbread Croutons on a baking sheet after being baked

    To store: 

    Store these cornbread croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for 5-7 days. 

    Recipe FAQ

    Can you freeze cornbread croutons? 

    Yes, you can freeze them in an airtight container for up to 1 month. 

    How do you make cornbread that doesn't fall apart?

    Make this best cornbread recipe! And then let it sit in the refrigerator overnight and it will not fall apart when cut to make these croutons!

    up-close overhead view of Cornbread Croutons on a baking sheet

    Serve!

    I actually love serving these cornbread croutons slightly warm on top of a salad, in soups etc. 

    • I love them in this Brussel Sprout Salad! 
    • They'd taste amazing on this burrata salad! YUM!
    • Toss them in this sausage and kale soup for a delicious fall meal. 
    • They are the perfect compliment to this butternut squash soup and this homemade tomato soup! 
    • Use them to make cornbread dressing!
    Cornbread Croutons on a salad

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    Homemade Cornbread Croutons Recipe

    Laura
    These cornbread croutons are easy to make with 3 ingredients in less than 30 minutes. Watch the video and follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to make cornbread croutons - my favorite way to use up leftover cornbread. 
    5 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course condiment, Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 Servings (¼ cup each)
    Calories 211 kcal

    Equipment

    • glass batter bowl
    • spatula
    • measuring spoons
    • baking sheet

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 4 cups cornbread cut into 1” cubes (day-old leftover cornbread).
    • 2 TBS olive oil
    • ½ tsp sea salt
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a large baking sheet, set aside.
    • Gently cube leftover cornbread and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
    • Drizzle 1 TBS of the olive oil over the cornbread. Gently stir.
    • Drizzle the remaining 1 TBS over the cornbread and gently stir to distribute.
    • Sprinkle half of the sea salt over the cornbread, stir, and repeat with the second half.
    • Spread cornbread onto the prepared baking sheet in one even layer.
    • Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, gently flipping the croutons over once halfway through baking (around 6-7 minutes).
    • Remove from oven once they are golden-brown.

    Video

    Notes

    Ingredient Substitutions

    • Cornbread. I recommend making this - best ever cornbread recipe and using the leftovers to make these cornbread croutons. It's best to use cornbread that's a day or two old. You could always use a box mix to make it even easier. There are also boxes that are gluten-free, dairy-free, etc. so you can make the croutons comply to your dietary needs. 
    • Olive Oil. Any neutral oil works well, but olive oil is my favorite. Canola oil and avocado oil are the two substitutions I'd recommend. 
    • Fine sea salt. regular salt works too, you may just need to decrease the amount. 

    To store: 

    Store these cornbread croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for 5-7 days. 

    Can you freeze cornbread croutons? 

    Yes, you can freeze them in an airtight container for up to 1 month. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 427mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 98IUCalcium: 79mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Tim

      April 01, 2022 at 10:10 am

      5 stars
      In my kitchen, the cook chooses. With this recipe the cook chose to use a spray olive oil. I sprayed the pan and then the cubes once they were in the pan. After 9 minutes in the oven, I flipped the cubes off of the original down side and continued baking until the cubes were almost too brown ( approximately another 9-11 minutes).. This allowed the inside of the cubes to dry out. Thank you for the recipe.
      PS I didn't add salt.

      Reply
    2. Gia

      December 02, 2021 at 5:56 pm

      5 stars
      Can these be used to make stuffing?

      Reply
      • Laura

        December 03, 2021 at 2:37 pm

        Yes!

        Reply
    3. BeautyC1

      May 20, 2021 at 7:26 am

      5 stars
      Hi! I cannot find that salad in this visual anywhere on the site. Would you help me find it? Thanks in advance!

      Reply
    4. Barbara Lahey

      February 20, 2021 at 10:56 am

      5 stars
      Really good and easy! Thanks for sharing

      Reply
    5. dean

      December 21, 2020 at 8:17 pm

      what restaurant did you frequent that made cornbread croutons? i know bandera/houstons of hillstone corporation has these at some locations. i always make sure to order a caesar with extra cornbread croutons when im there. delicious!

      Reply
      • Laura

        December 22, 2020 at 7:18 am

        It was called Red Stone in the suburbs of Chicago! We moved away from the area 7ths years ago and I'm unsure if it is still there - but it was my favorite!

        Reply
    6. Sarah

      October 11, 2020 at 3:12 pm

      5 stars
      Just made these and I am not sure if they will last until dinner. I am hooked!!

      Reply

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