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Ingredients:

Yields 6 cups

1/4-cup unsalted butter
About 1 lb. loaf of day-old bread, crusts removed, cubed to yield 6 cups
6 Tbs. finely-grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
   
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over moderate heat and cook until it foams.
   
3. Add the bread cubes and toss to coat with the butter.
   
4. Transfer the bread to a baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle with the cheese and toss again while warm to melt the cheese.
   
5. Bake, stirring once or twice, until the croutons are crisp and lightly-colored on the outside, but still soft within (about 15 minutes).
   
6. Let cool. Store in an airtight container.