Garlic Butter Croutons

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Ingredients

• 4 large slices white sandwich bread, cut into 3/4 to 1 inch pieces (about 4 cups)
• 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 large garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
• Kosher salt

Preparation

Step 1

Position a rack in the centre of the oven and heat the over to 350F.

Put the bread cubes on a large rimmed baking sheet. Melt the butter in a saucepan over med-low heat. Add the garlic, mashing it gently with the back of a spoon, and raise the heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter is fragrant (the garlic may start to brown around the edges, 3 to 4 minutes.

Remove from the heat and discard the garlic. Drizzle the butter over the bread cubes. Toss with your hands until the cubes are evenly coated (don't worry if some crumble). Spread them in a single layer and sprinkle with 3/4 tsp salt. Bake until the croutons are a deep golden-brown, 15 to 17 minutes. Let cool completely.

Store in an air-tight container for up to 2 days.