Cheesy Garlic Toast

This is a great homemade toast side dish! So cheesy... so flavorful... so crunchy... you can't go wrong!

You will need:

1 loaf of French bread from the store (watch out! some breads now have HFCS)

Oil for drizzling (or butter for spreading).

Garlic powder 

Shredded cheddar cheese

Shredded parmesan cheese (powdered is okay if you don't have shredded... it just looks fancier)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice your bread into 1" slices (can be thicker if you like them thicker).  Lay slices on a baking sheet. Drizzle oil (or spread butter), on each slice (you don't need a lot, because there will be oil in the cheese. Sprinkle garlic powder on each slice.  Then sprinkle the cheddar cheese, and then the parmesan cheese.

Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and outer crust is crispy. Serve with some nice hot tomato soup and enjoy!

Homemade Croutons

This is a healthier alternative to store-bought croutons that are loaded with preservatives and secret unnatural flavors. This is quick, easy, fun, and yummy!!!  You can put this in salads, or sometimes we even like to eat them as if they were chips!

Ingredients:

1 loaf of French Bread

Organic Oil Spray

Garlic Salt

Thyme

Preheat oven to 350. With your hands, break apart bread to roughly 1 inch cubes.  Place on a baking sheet (you may need two).  Spray bread with oil, then sprinkle garlic salt and thyme.   Place in oven for about 10 min, or until it is a light golden brown.  Let cool, then store in a zip lock bag.