Bacon-onion croutons
12 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | slices | Firm white bread |
| Or 6 slices French bread | ||
| 2 | tablespoons | Bacon drippings |
| 2 | tablespoons | Olive oil or vegetable oil |
| ½ | teaspoon | Onion powder |
| 1 | teaspoon | Poppy seeds |
Directions
Cut crusts from 5 slices firm white bread or 6 slices French bread. Dice bread into ½-inch cubes. In a large frying pan over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons bacon drippings with onion powder and poppy seeds. Add bread cubes, stirring well until coated with mixture. Transfer bread cubes to a rimmed baking sheet and spread in a single layer. Bake in a 300ø F oven until lightly browned and crisp (25 to 30 minutes). Cool.
Makes about two cups.
Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #195 by BobbieB1@... on Jul 28, 1997