Great as part of a caesar salad, but also great just to snack on. The key is the starting bread. I like a sourdough-ish bread, and my favorite is Trader Joe's Tuscan.

• 3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup (105ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
• 3 cups hearty bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 2 TBSP finely grated Parmesan cheese
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons (45ml) olive oil with minced garlic and whisk for 30 seconds. Transfer to a fine-mesh strainer set over a large bowl and press with the back of a spoon to extract as much oil as possible, leaving garlic behind. Reserve pressed garlic separately. Add bread cubes to garlic oil and toss to coat.
2. Add 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, toss again, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until croutons are pale golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and toss with 2 more tablespoons Parmesan. Allow to cool.

1. Once I misread the Caesar Salad recipe and added all the Parmesan cheese to the croutons. It was great, but a little too cheesy for m