Appetizers: Mushrooms with Garlic Butter (Serves 4)

3 slices from white sandweich bread, crust discarded, 1/4" cubes (1 1/4 cups)
3 T unsalted butter
1 T finely chopped garlic
1/2 t s        1/4 t pepper
3/4 lb. small white mushrooms
2 T finely chopped parsley

Put oven rack in mid position, preheat to 375 F.  Toast cubes in shallow baking pan in oven, stirring once, until golden and crisp, 6-8 mins.  Meanwhile melt butter with garlic, s, p (on stove or microwave).  Put mushrooms in 8" square baking pan and toss with butter.  Bake, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are soft and juicy, 15-20 mins.  Just before serving toss with parsley and croutons.