Parmesan Croutons

By Janes_kitchen

use with Lark Creek Inn Caesar Salad with Parmesan Croutons

Ingredients

• 2 C french bread,cut into 3/4" pieces
• 6 sm. cloves garlic, peeled & crushed
• 1/4 C unsalted butter
• 1/2 C grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

preheat oven to 350

combine garlic & butte in sm. saucepan & place over moderate heat until
butter has completely melted & is bubbling, but not browning
remove from heat
let stand for 15 min
strain butter & discard garlic cloves

in bowl toss bread & butter, evenly coating cubes
place bread cubes on sheet pan & bake for 15 min
stir them 2 or 3 times while baking
once croutons have become deep golden brown & are crisp all the way
through, remove them from the oven & place them in lg. bowl.
add parmesan cheese to croutons while they are still warm
toss croutons & cheese together