No 1 Spicy Seasoned Croutons

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Use day old or older bread, white, whole wheat or seven grain,any except rye, break it in small chunks or cut in cubes, place on jelly roll pans. Coat with the seasoning and use on top of tomato based soups, stews or casseroles. especially good with corn.yummm!!

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Steps

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Cube or pull apart small chunks of sliced bread.

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Place on jelly roll pans.

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Spread out.

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Preheat oven 300.

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Put in oven , cook and turn twice for 25 minutes.

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In large glass measuring cup add olive oil and butter.

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Cook in microwave for 2 minutes at 50% power.

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Add the spices and whisk.

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Take out of the oven and pour slowly over bread cubes.

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Turn with a spatula until all are coated.

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Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the cubes.

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Bake 20 minutes.

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Cool.

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Store in bags and freeze or the refrigerator in air tight container.

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Ingredients

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bread, olive oil, butter, onion salt, dried basil, dried celery flakes, cayenne pepper, parmesan cheese