Cheesy Parmesan Croutons

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp oil
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 garlic cloves
• minced
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 slice hearty white sandwich bread
• cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 4 cups)

Instructions

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350F.
2. Whisk oil, garlic and salt in a large bowl.
3. Place parmesan cheese in a 2nd bowl.
4. Add bread cubes to the bowl with the oil, garlic and salt.
5. Toss until coated.
6. Remove bread cubes from the 1st bowl and put them into the 2nd bowl with the parmesan cheese.
7. Toss until well coated.
8. Spread bread on baking sheet and bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
9. Cool before serving.
10. *Makes about 4 cups.
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12. **These can be stored in an airtight container for about 1 week.
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