Garlic Parmesan Croutons
A favorite salad topping, DIY style.
Ingredients
- 1 French Baguette Day old is best
- 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil OR melted butter
- 1 TBS Sea Salt
- 1 TBS Minced Garlic
- Fresh Herbs to taste I like to use fresh sprigs of rosemary & thyme
- Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- Chop baguette into 1 inch cubes
Season
- In a food processor, blender, or mortar and pestle (if you're sadistic), combine all ingredients except the bread.
- In a stainless steel bowl (or Ziploc bag), shake the seasoning with the bread crumbs, making sure they're all coated. If they're looking dry, add more butter or olive oil.
Bake
- Spread the seasoned cubes in one layer on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake in 10 minute increments, shaking the pan, turning over the cubes in between each session.
- Bake for a total of 30 minutes, or until most of the sides of the croutons are golden brown. Watch closely, because they can burn fast!