Golden sourdough cubes tossed in garlic, herbs, and olive oil for a crunchy, flavorful topping.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread
01 - 4 cups sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes, preferably day-old (about 7 oz)
→ Flavorings
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1 garlic clove, minced
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
06 - 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme or herbes de Provence, optional
07 - 1/2 cup grated Gruyère or Emmental cheese, optional (about 1.75 oz)
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil or melted butter with minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and dried herbs if using.
03 - Add sourdough cubes to the bowl and toss thoroughly until all pieces are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
04 - Spread coated bread cubes in a single layer across the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking, until golden brown and crisp.
06 - If desired, sprinkle grated cheese over hot croutons and return to oven for 2 to 3 minutes until melted and bubbly.
07 - Allow croutons to cool slightly before using as a topper for French onion soup.
