Little Toasties

Aunt Marcia remembers eating "little toasties" from childhood. They're basically homemade croutons, but honestly, who doesn't occasionally eat croutons as a snack? (Look, I don't wanna know if you don't.)

LITTLE TOASTIES
1 loaf bread, cut into 1" cubes
Olive oil or melted butter
Salt and fresh-ground pepper to taste
Seasonings (suggestions below)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Put bread cubes in a large bowl; drizzle them with olive oil or melted butter, then add salt, pepper and additional seasonings and mix well to coat. Spread cubes in a single layer on a cookie sheet and toast about 15 minutes. Eat like popcorn!

Suggested seasonings: parsley and onion powder, red pepper flakes, Parmesan cheese and basil, rosemary and garlic powder, tarragon and garlic powder (so I like garlic powder, sue me), seasoning salt (omit salt and pepper if you do this)

Contributor: Marcia Hetzler