Cheese Croutons
This old family recipe is very popular. We also use these croutons to top our favorite Italian Wedding Soup. Leftover croutons can be frozen and reheated in a 450° oven for 5 minutes or until heated through.—Anita DelSignore, North Fort Myers, Florida16 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Directions
- In a large bowl, beat eggs. In another bowl, combine the remaining
- ingredients; gradually add to eggs. Spread evenly into a parchment
- paper-lined 9-in. square baking pan.
- Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for
- 10 minutes before removing from pan; cut into 1-in. cubes. Increase
- temperature to 450°. Place cubes on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake 10 minutes longer, turning once. Transfer to a wire rack to
- cool completely. Yield: 4 cups.
Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup equals 75 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 53 mg cholesterol, 70 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.