Mushrooms Butter, Garlic and Croutons

• 3 slices firm white artisan, sourdough, or sandwich bread, crust removed, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (1.25 cups)
• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 Tbsp finely chopped garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 lb small white mushrooms
• 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

1. Put oven rack in middle and preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Toast bread cubes in a shallow baking pan in oven, stirring once, until golden, about 6 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, melt butter with garlic, salt, and pepper (stove or microwave). Put mushrooms in an 8-inch square baking dish and toss with garlic butter.
3. Bake, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are soft and juicy, 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Just before serving, toss mushrooms with parsley and toasted bread.