HERBED CIABATTA CROUTONS

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Homemade croutons add a special touch to soups and salads. Loaded with fresh rosemary, thyme and sage flavor, these crunchy, flavorful toppers won't disappoint. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons minced fresh sage
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 loaf ciabatta bread (14 ounces), cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a small skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Stir in the sage, thyme and rosemary. Place bread cubes in a large bowl; drizzle with oil mixture. Add the cheese, salt and pepper and toss to coat., Transfer to two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 325° for 12-16 minutes or lightly browned, stirring once. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.