Texas Roadhouse Crouton Recipe

If you’ve ever been to Texas Roadhouse, you know their croutons are something special. They’re buttery, garlicky, perfectly crisp on the outside, and soft inside. I started making these Texas Roadhouse Croutons at home, and now I can’t go back to store-bought. They’re super easy to whip up and instantly level up any salad, soup, or even just as a snack.

What is Texas Roadhouse Crouton?

A Texas Roadhouse Crouton has been regarded as a nice, small cube of golden bread that is either baked up or toasted in some nice butter, along with some garlic and spices. And unlike regular croutons, which may be soul-crushing in terms of chewing, these are light, crisp, and flavorful. They give all the salads that crunchy restaurant-like crunch we just love.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Bread

• 1 loaf Texas toast or French bread (day-old works best)

Seasoning Mix

• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried parsley (or Italian seasoning)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes.
3. Mix seasoning: In a bowl, whisk together the butter, oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper.
4. Coat bread: Toss the cubes of bread until thoroughly covered in the mixture.
5. Spread on a baking sheet: Arrange cubes in a single layer.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crispy..

Storage Tips

• Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
• For longer storage, freeze them and reheat in the oven to crisp back up.

Serving Suggestions

• Toss over Caesar salad or garden salad.
• Add crunch to creamy soups like tomato or potato.
• Snack on them straight from the pan (I do!).

Pro Tips & Variations

• Very cheesy croutons? Make sure to sprinkle Parmesan before baking.
• For some heat, throw a little cayenne pepper in there.
• Opt for whole wheat bread for a healthier twist.

FAQs

1. Can I use regular sandwich bread?

Yes, but Texas toast or French bread gives the best texture.

2. How do I make them less buttery?

Cut the butter in half and use more olive oil instead.

3. Are Texas Roadhouse Croutons vegan-friendly?

Not with butter, but you can swap it for vegan butter or just olive oil.

4. Do they get soggy in salads?

Nope, as long as you bake them until golden, they’ll stay crisp.

Final Thoughts

Making Texas Roadhouse Croutons at home is a total game-changer. They’re quick, flavorful, and so much better than store-bought. Next time you’re making salad night at home, try these—you’ll never look back.