Ruby Tuesday's Croutons

Transform your salads and soups with the irresistible crunch of homemade Ruby Tuesday's Croutons—a simple yet flavorful recipe that elevates any meal. Crafted from day-old French bread and a decadent blend of melted butter, olive oil, and seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley, these golden-brown croutons are baked to perfection in just 15 minutes. The result is a perfect balance of crispy texture and rich, buttery flavor that's far superior to store-bought options. Whether you're tossing them into a Caesar salad or sprinkling them over a bowl of creamy tomato soup, these croutons are a versatile, make-ahead staple worth savoring. Easy to prepare, with pantry-staple ingredients, this recipe ensures you'll never want store-bought croutons again!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups French bread (day-old preferred)
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.

Step 2

Cut the day-old French bread into 1/2-inch cubes. You should have approximately 4 cups of bread cubes.

Step 3

In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter completely. Stir in the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and ground black pepper until combined.

Step 4

Place the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the butter mixture over the bread cubes and toss well to coat evenly.

Step 5

Spread the coated bread cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded to allow even toasting.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, checking at the 10-minute mark and tossing the croutons with a spatula to ensure even browning.

Step 7

Remove the croutons from the oven when golden and crispy. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to crisp up further.

Step 8

Serve immediately atop salads or soups, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1045.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3252.5

Total Fat 90.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 124mg	0%
Sodium 5955.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 500.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.0g	0%
Total Sugars 14.4g
Protein 87.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 228.3mg	0%
Iron 24.6mg	0%
Potassium 1221.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.7%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 63.3%