Cheese Croutons

• 8 oz. whole-grain ciabatta or other rustic bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 3 Tbs. olive oil
• 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
• 13 cup finely grated Swiss or Gruyere cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Place bread cubes in heat-proof bowl.
4. Warm olive oil and butter in medium skillet over low heat.
5. Add garlic, and mash it with back of wooden spoon to break up a bit more.
6. Increase heat to medium, and cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until garlic starts to turn light brown around edges.
7. Remove from heat, and discard garlic pieces.
8. Drizzle oil mixture over bread cubes, stirring to coat.
9. Season with salt, if desired.
10. Spread bread cubes on prepared baking sheet.
11. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until crisp and brown on bottoms.
12. Push croutons close together, and sprinkle cheese over all.
13. Bake 2 minutes more, or until cheese melts.
14. Cool on baking sheet, then pull apart to serve.

wholegrain, olive oil, butter, garlic, swiss

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/cheese-croutons/ (may not work)