Croutons

Herb Croutons

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 4 cups bread cubes
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Combine vegetable oil, margarine, rosemary, basil and lemon juice in small mixing bowl. Place cubed bread in an ungreased 13-by-9-inch baking pan. Drizzle herb mixture over bread and toss to coat. Place in a 375 F oven for 10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Stir after 5 minutes.

Makes about 3 cups

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Bacon and Chives Croutons

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
• 1 tablespoon crumbled bacon
• 1 tablespoon chives, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion salt
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Combine vegetable oil, margarine, crumbled bacon, chives, garlic powder and onion salt in small mixing bowl. Place cubed bread in an ungreased 13-by-9-inch baking pan. Drizzle bacon mixture over bread and toss to coat. Place in a 375 F oven for 10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Stir after 5 minutes.

Makes about 3 cups