Cheesy Croutons

• 18 baguette slices ( 1/2 inch/1 cm thick)
• Olive oil
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded or grated cheese (any type or a mix)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Large rimmed baking sheet

1. Preheat broiler, with rack placed 4 inches (10 cm) from heat.
2. Brush both sides of baguette slices lightly with oil and place on baking sheet.
3. Broil, turning once, until toasted on both sides, about 1 minute per side.
4. Sprinkle with cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
5. Broil until cheese is just melted, about 1 minute.
6. Let cool slightly on sheet on a wire rack and use warm.
7. Variation:
8. Blue Cheese Croutons: Substitute 6 oz (175 g) blue cheese, crumbled, at room temperature, for the shredded cheese.
9. We like Maytag, Gorgonzola or Saga.

baguette, olive oil, salt, baking sheet

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/cheesy-croutons (may not work)