Ingredients

2 cups cubes of sourdough bread or rye bread

2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted

1 / 2 c. tsp Italian seasoning, crushed

Directions

1. Spread on rye or sourdough bread in a single layer in shallow dish. Mix melted margarine or butter and Italian seasoning and pour over bread cubes.

2. Bake at 400 degrees F oven for 5 minutes. Stir and cook 5-10 minutes or until crisp and brown. Makes 2 cups (eight 1/4-cup servings).

Make-Ahead Tip

Store cooled croutons in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days.