Title: Bacon-Onion Croutons
Categories: Blank
Yield: 12 Servings

5	sl	Firm white bread
		Or 6 slices French bread
2	tb	Bacon drippings
2	tb	Olive oil or vegetable oil
1/2	ts	Onion powder
1	ts	Poppy seeds

Cut crusts from 5 slices firm white bread or 6 slices French bread. Dice bread into 1/2-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 300° F oven until lightly browned and crisp (25 to 30 minutes). Cool.

Makes about two cups.

Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy By fatfree-request@fatfree.com on Jun 16, 1997

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