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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
5 bread slices, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.