Italian Salad Croutons
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"These crisp buttery croutons are so good," comments Ellen Benninger of Greenville, Pennsylvania. "I don't know where I got the recipe, but I've been using it for more than 10 years." Toss the croutons in a salad, garnish a bowl of soup with them or sprinkle them on top of a creamy casserole.
SERVINGS: 16
CATEGORY: Breads
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 5 slices bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the butter, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Add bread cubes and toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Yield: about 2 cups.