Oven-Baked Croutons from White Bread with Hard Cheese

Ingredients

• White bread 1 piece
• Hard Cheese 5 oz
• Garlic 1 head
• Salt to taste
• Vegetable Oil 3 tablespoons

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare the necessary ingredients.

Step 2

Cut the bread into small cubes. It's better to use yesterday's bread.

Step 3

Line a baking dish with parchment paper.

Step 4

Transfer the cubed bread into a plastic bag.

Step 5

Peel the garlic, wash it well, and press it into the bag with the cubed bread. Add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil.

Step 6

Inflate the bag slightly, seal it well, and mix the bread with the seasonings by gently shaking.

Step 7

Grate the hard cheese using a fine grater.

Step 8

Place the prepared cubes from the bag into the lined baking dish.

Step 9

Sprinkle two-thirds of the grated cheese over the croutons in the dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 300°F for about 15 minutes, remove from the oven, stir slightly, add the remaining cheese, and return to the oven for another 5-7 minutes.

Step 10

Immediately transfer the finished croutons to a bowl. Serve cold with first courses or as a snack with beer.