Yields5 Servings
 6 thick slices of day-old bread (white, wheat, rye, pumpernickel, oat, multigrain)
 Cooking spray
 1 teaspoon garlic powder
 ½ teaspoon dried oregano
 1 teaspoon dried parsley
 ½ teaspoon dried basil
1

1.Wash hands well with soap and warm water.

2

2.Heat oven to 350°F.

3

3.Spray both sides of bread with cooking spray.

4

4.Cut bread into half-inch cubes. Mix herbs in a bowl.

5

5.Add bread cubes and stir to coat with herbs.

6

6.Place the seasoned bread cubes in one layer on a cookie sheet.

7

7.Bake for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned.

8

8.Cool completely and store in plastic bags.

Try these other herb combinations:
• basil, garlic powder, thyme
• garlic powder, oregano, rosemary
• chili powder, garlic powder, cilantro
• lemon pepper, dill, garlic powder

Serve with salads, soups, chili, chowder, or vegetable side dishes. Use as topping on casseroles, baked chicken, or fish.

Ingredients

 6 thick slices of day-old bread (white, wheat, rye, pumpernickel, oat, multigrain)
 Cooking spray
 1 teaspoon garlic powder
 ½ teaspoon dried oregano
 1 teaspoon dried parsley
 ½ teaspoon dried basil

Directions

1

1.Wash hands well with soap and warm water.

2

2.Heat oven to 350°F.

3

3.Spray both sides of bread with cooking spray.

4

4.Cut bread into half-inch cubes. Mix herbs in a bowl.

5

5.Add bread cubes and stir to coat with herbs.

6

6.Place the seasoned bread cubes in one layer on a cookie sheet.

7

7.Bake for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned.

8

8.Cool completely and store in plastic bags.

Notes

Homemade Croutons