Homemade Garlic Croutons

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cube the french bread and place on the baking sheet in an even layer.
3. Dry out the bread in the oven for 10 minutes, then stir, then bake for another 10 minutes, until dried out. You shouldn’t need more than 20 minutes.
4. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the garlic and heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is warmed. Remove from the heat and set aside.
5. Once the bread is dry, pour the butter over the bread and stir to coat.
6. Return to the baking sheet(s) and bake for an additional 5 minutes then remove from the oven and garnish with the fresh chopped parsley. Then, let cool completely.
7. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
8. NOTES:
9. Cut the bread into any size you desire.
10. If the bread is the same size, it will dry more evenly.
11. If using dried parsley (not fresh), use 1-2 Tsp.