Herbed Garlic and Parmesan Croutons |
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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Ingredients:
2 large garlic cloves, sliced thin lengthwise |
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled |
1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled |
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled |
1/2 teaspoon salt plus additional to taste |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1/2 cup olive oil |
1 loaf of italian bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 7 cups) |
1/4 cup finely grated fresh parmesan |
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan combine the garlic, the oregano, the basil, the thyme, 1/2 teaspoon 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 350°F 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 sat and let them cool. The croutons keep in an airtight container for 1 week. Serve the croutons as a topping for tossed green salad.
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