Homemade Cornbread Crouton Recipe

Cornbread and croutons are both crowd-favorite recipes. So we thought, why not combine the two to give you a deliciously crunchy addition to your next dish? This homemade cornbread crouton recipe is SO easy – just two main ingredients and a little salt and pepper.

Whether you are making croutons for chili, salads, or stuffing, these cornbread croutons are an irresistible addition to your favorite dish.

Recipe for Cornbread Croutons

Best known for adding flavor and texture to salad or stuffing, croutons have become a traditional addition to family-favorite dishes.

And cornbread has been a classic side for soups and stews for ages because of it’s nostalgic flavor.

If we take both cornbread and croutons and combine them, it is sure to make an irresistibly delicious addition to any soup, stew, salad, or stuffing.

Where did croutons come from?

Although most people believe croutons to come from France, the actual origins are unknown.

The cubed and seasoned pieces of bread have many variations, further blurring the lines of origin. But we do know one thing for sure, they are delicious.

Can you use boxed cornbread?

Yes – any cornbread recipe will do. If you’re in a hurry, a boxed recipe might be just the thing for you. We love Famous Dave’s cornbread mix – so delicious.

However, if you have the time, making cornbread from scratch will often add even more flavor and make for a better crouton.

How do you store homemade croutons?

You can store the cornbread croutons in a resealable plastic bag or airtight container, removing as much air as you can.

When storing the croutons, it’s best to keep them on the counter in a room temperature environment.

Ingredients

• Cornbread
• Olive Oil
• Salt
• Pepper

Instructions

1. Make cornbread with whatever recipe you’d like (here is one from our site)
2. Cut into bite-sized pieces
3. Ideally, let it sit out overnight. But you can just wait about five hours.
4. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper.
5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
6. Place cornbread pieces on a greased baking sheet.
7. Bake for 10 minutes and shake.
8. Bake for an additional 5 minutes.

How long are croutons good for?

Cornbread croutons can last up to 2 weeks in a room temperature environment, or up to 1 month if frozen.

Storing them at room temperature will preserve the flavor of the croutons and allow you to immediately add them to another dish without having to thaw.

Can croutons be frozen?

Yes – you can freeze the cornbread croutons. They must be stored in a resealable freezer bag before being placed in the freezer.

The croutons will last anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks in the freezer, but as with most things, the longer they are frozen, the flavor begins to weaken slightly.

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This recipe brings together flavor and nostalgia. Cornbread croutons are the perfect addition to salads, soups, stews, or stuffing.

We are sure that your friends and family will love them and just won’t be able to get enough.