Parmesan~Thyme Croutons

I love this recipe! I also love it when you can spend a few minutes to make something special, rather than opening a box! These croutons are crisp on the outside and still soft on the inside. Thyme is one of my favorite herbs, of course you can use anything you like. I did make a salad to go with these, but seriously I just wanted to eat the bread!

1/4 cup unsalted butter

2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic

2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

5-6 cups day~old bread, cubed (crust on or off depending on your liking)

6 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese (use a good quality cheese)

kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook until it starts to foam. Add the garlic and thyme, and immediately add the bread cubes. Toss to coat. Add most of the grated Parmesan cheese and stir. Transfer onto a baking sheet and sprinkle with the remaining cheese, salt and pepper and gently toss again while still warm to melt the cheese. Bake stirring once or twice, until the croutons are crisp and lightly colored on the outside, about 10~15 minutes. Set aside and let cool. Garnish with more cheese if you like.