SEASONED CROUTONS

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My homemade croutons make any salad outstanding.-Shelley McKinney, New Castle, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
Pinch salt
6 slices day-old bread, cubed

Steps:

In an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan, combine the butter, oil and seasonings. Heat in a 300° oven until butter is melted. Remove from the oven; stir to combine. , Add bread cubes and toss to coat. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Cool. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.