Follow these steps for perfect results
white sandwich bread
unsliced, good-quality
unsalted butter
melted
blue cheese
chilled, crumbled
Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle.
Trim crusts from loaf, then cut loaf into 1-inch cubes.
Put cubes in a large shallow baking pan and drizzle with melted butter, gently tossing to coat.
Arrange cubes in 1 layer and bake, turning occasionally, until pale golden and crisp around edges but still soft inside, 12 to 20 minutes.
Cool croutons slightly in pan on a rack.
Poke a hole three fourths of the way through each cube from top using large end of chopstick, making hole about 1/3 inch in diameter.
Press about 1/2 teaspoon cheese into each hole, mounding slightly.
Just before serving, reheat croutons, cheese side up, in baking pan in a 400°F oven until warm and crisp, about 5 minutes.
Expert advice for the best results
Use good quality bread for best results.
Adjust baking time depending on your oven.
Everything you need to know before you start
5 minutes
Can be made ahead and reheated.
Arrange on a platter.
Serve as an appetizer with wine.
Pair with a simple salad.
Complements the blue cheese.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Common appetizer.
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