Crisp Croutons For Salads Or Soups Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Remove crusts from stale bread slices. Brush bread on both sides with melted butter. Cut bread slices up into small cubes. Sprinkle with garlic salt (if desired). Arrange cubes on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until browned. Let cool. Store croutons in a covered container or plastic bag. Serve in soups or salads.

Steps:

• Melt margarine in large fry pan over low heat. Add KELLOGG'S Stuffing Mix, stirring until well coated. Cook, stirring constantly, until stuffing mix is crisped and lightly browned. Remove from heat. Cool completely and store in airtight container. Toss crisp stuffing mix with salad greens or sprinkle over salad just before serving. Or serve generous spoonfuls on soup. VARIATIONS:* Any of the following may be added and tossed with the crisp, golden stuffing mix: 2 teaspoons dill weed 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes* Any of the following may be stirred into melted margarine before adding KELLOGG'S Stuffing Mix: 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon onion salt 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 drops liquid pepper sauce