Garlic Herb Cheese Croutons

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon butter
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1/2 tablespoon dried italian seasoning (mixture of oregano, rosemary, parsley, basil, thyme, and or marjaram)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 4 cups cubed french bread (1/2-inch cubes)
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• 2 heat oil and butter in pan add garlic to cook for 2 minutes.
• 3 add herbs, salt, pepper and pepper flakes.
• 4 remove from heat and toss in bread cubes to coat. sprinkle on cheese. toss to coat.
• 5 coat a cookie sheet pan with cooking spray.
• 6 spread cubes on pan in a single layer.
• 7 bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until golden.
• 8 check frequently to prevent burning. cool.