Cheap Crunchy Gourmet Croutons

Here's a job idea: start a crouton business!

How better to make oodles of money... take 5 slices of bread, cut 'em up, spice 'em up, toast 'em up, call 'em gourmet and sell the package for $5!

And, in the meantime, just because you're not getting a regular paycheck, doesn't mean you can't have gourmet croutons to dress up your already frugal salad.

• 4 slices of bread, cut up in small squares
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon basil flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon marjoram flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon red wine

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees
2. Place the bread cubes in a large bowl
3. After mixing the herbs, wine and oil together, pour over the bread cubes
4. Mix the cubes so they are well coated
5. Spread the cubes on a cookie sheet or baking pan and bake on the top oven rack for 35 minutes with turning the cubes over for even baking.

Add to salad or soups.

Recipe is adaptable to your specific herb preferences.

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