crouton recipe

**Ingredients:** - 4 cups bread cubes (use any bread you like, such as French bread, sourdough, or whole wheat) - 1/4 cup olive oil - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (such as oregano, basil, or thyme) - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra flavor)