Garlic Parmesan Croutons

This is so easy and I know you all are already making this.  I just never use croutons...the oil...you know!



I had some leftover scraps of Italian bread and I want to practice making this for the Farmers' Market.  What a great way to use leftover bread.  I can capture a little more profit by not wasting leftover bread.



These are so good!  I am munching them up as snacks!

Garlic Parmesan Croutons

8 ounces of day old bread

1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese

4 cloves of roasted garlic

1/2 teaspoon oregano

1/4 teaspoon thyme

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon hot paprika

1/2 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese



Mash the roasted garlic and add the olive oil.  Let this infuse at room temperature for about 4 hours.  Then strain the olive oil and discard the garlic.



Cut the bread into 1" cubes and  put in a medium sized bowl.  Add herbs, sea salt, black pepper , 3/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese and olive oil.  Toss to coat.



Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 300F for 15 minutes.  Toss the bread cubes.  Add the additional 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese and return to the oven for 10 - 15 minutes.



Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.