Herbed Garlic and Parmesan Croutons

Ingredients for Herbed Garlic and Parmesan Croutons

• 2 large garlic cloves, sliced thin lengthwise

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled

• 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled

• 1/2 teaspoons salt plus additional to taste

• 1/2 teaspoons pepper

• 120ml olive oil

• 1 loaf of Italian bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 1050g )

• 40g finely grated fresh Parmesan

How to make Herbed Garlic and Parmesan Croutons

In a small saucepan combine the garlic, the oregano, the basil, the thyme, 1/2 teaspoons of the salt, the pepper, and the oil and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, and discard the garlic. In a bowl toss the bread cubes with the oil mixture, spread them in a jelly-roll pan, and bake them in ht e middle of a preheated 177°C oven for 8 minutes. Sprinkle the croutons with the Parmesan and bake them for 7 minutes more, or until they are golden. Sprinkle the croutons with the additional salt and let them cool. The croutons keep in an airtight container for 1 week. Serve the croutons as a topping for tossed green salad.

Disclaimer

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