Black Pepper Croutons

Originally from The Can Opener Gourmet. My family LOVES croutons - especially the kids!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2  cups  any  bread

Directions

1. Remove crusts from bread and cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
3. In a large frying pan, combine the first 4 ingredients over medium heat.
4. When hot, remove from heat and add bread cubes. Toss to coat.
5. Please the cuves onto a baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes. Stir during the baking process a few times. When ready, they should just begin to turn brown.