Croutons
Ingredients
Instructions
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Pre-heat oven to 350*. Cut bread into bite-sized cubes--about 3/4"
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In a small pan over medium heat, heat butter, olive oil and garlic powder. Stir frequently to avoid any browning until mixture is bubbly. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Place bread cubes in a large bowl and pour the butter/olive oil/garlic mixture over top. Using tongs or a large spoon, toss the croutons in the mixture until all are well-coated in the mixture. The crouton to butter/oil ratio will make for a pretty wet piece of bread. Don't worry--the bread will soak it up in the oven during the baking process and make for a buttery, yummy, crunchy delight!
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Line cookie sheets with aluminum foil or parchment paper and dump the croutons onto the lined cookie sheets. Place cookie sheets in the pre-heated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the croutons are golden-brown and crunchy on the outside, but still retain a little softness on the inside. If you miss this mark, that's ok--they're still going to be delicious!
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Enjoy atop salads, soups and stews!
