May 13th marks National Crouton Day, a moment to truly appreciate those delightful little nuggets of texture and flavor that elevate soup, salad, and more. Let’s give these often-unsung heroes the spotlight they deserve today! #NationalCroutonDay

The name “crouton” has French roots, stemming from the word “croûte,” meaning crust. The French certainly know their bread! Traditionally, croutons are crafted from day-old bread, cubed, and then brought to life with seasonings like herbs, oil, or butter before being toasted to golden perfection in the oven or pan-fried to a satisfying crisp.

While salads are a classic pairing, offering that joyful “crunch celebration” with every bite, let’s consider taking things up a notch. Croutons truly shine in various dishes, from breakfast casseroles to bread puddings, salads to soups, stuffings to appetizers, and even as a simple snack. Transforming leftover sourdough into croutons adds a whole new dimension—a delightful tanginess and a more substantial bite that holds up beautifully in dressings and soups.

MAKING AND USING SOURDOUGH CROUTONS

During National Salad Month in May, Michelle from Abigail’s Oven shares a simple way to elevate homemade salads using their Sourdough Country Loaf. By tossing cubes of bread with oil and spices and baking them until crispy, anyone can easily create fresh, delicious croutons at home. This post even includes a detailed recipe for making these tasty homemade croutons.

Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman, writes: “It’s staggering how much better homemade croutons are than storebought. Here’s the best way to make homemade croutons of your very own!”

Get Her Recipe Here

Quick Garlic Rosemary Sourdough Croutons

This quick recipe features Abigail’s Oven Garlic Rosemary Sourdough Bread. To make it, cube several slices of this delicious bread, spray them with baking olive oil cooking spray, and toast the cubes in your air fryer or toaster oven until golden brown.

This 5-ingredient sourdough crouton video recipe from Rachael Ray is easy to make. She calls for brushing it with “EVOO and melted garlic-lemon-thyme butter, then broiling until charred and crunchy.”

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL CROUTON DAY (Sourdough Style!)

Celebrate today by generously topping your meals with seasoned croutons. Think beyond the usual salad – sourdough croutons are fantastic in creamy tomato soup, sprinkled over a hearty grain bowl, or even as a crunchy element in a breakfast hash.

Why not experiment with making your sourdough croutons? Toss those leftover slices with olive oil, garlic powder, rosemary, and maybe a pinch of Parmesan before baking until golden and crunchy. Share your delicious creations using #NationalCroutonDay on social media!

Let’s all embrace the crunch today – especially if it comes with that wonderful sourdough tang! Get ready to crunch into National Crouton Day every May 13th! Whether frying them to golden perfection, baking them until crispy, or whisking your tastebuds away with global flavors, these versatile little bread bites are more than just a topping—they’re a delightful burst of flavor and satisfying crunch that elevates many a dish.

Faithful, ever-present, and utterly lovely, croutons can elevate many of your meals! #nationalcroutonday