PANZANELLA CROUTONS

By Sube

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, Bagna Cauda Butter, or Roasted Garlic Thume Butter
• 6 cups crust-free cubed day-old bread (1/2-inch cubes)4
• 6 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F

Melt the butter in a large skillet over moderate heat and cook until it foams. Add the bread cubes and toss to coat with the butter. Transfer the bread to a baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle with the cheese and toss again while warm to melt the cheese.

Bake, stirring once or twice, until the croutons are crisp and lightly colored on the outside but still soft within, about 15 minutes. Let cool. Store in an airtight container.