I tried this today with a loaf of Sunbeam bread that went stale. Next time I'll try it with Panera's French or Italian bread. Got this from Allrecipes.com submitted by Ellen Benninger.
This one is definitely a keeper:
ITALIAN SALAD CROUTONS
1/4 cup butter or margarine melted
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
5 slices white bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl combine the butter, Italian seasoning & garlic powder. Add bread cubes & toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 325 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
Toss the croutons in a salad, garnish a bowl of soup with them or sprinkle them on top of a creamy casserole.
This one is definitely a keeper:
ITALIAN SALAD CROUTONS
1/4 cup butter or margarine melted
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
5 slices white bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl combine the butter, Italian seasoning & garlic powder. Add bread cubes & toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 325 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
Toss the croutons in a salad, garnish a bowl of soup with them or sprinkle them on top of a creamy casserole.