Croutons
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
1 loaf French bread, cubed
Peanut oil, for frying
Dash dried parsley
Dash Parmesan
Dash House Seasoning, recipe follows

Allow bread cubes to sit overnight to become stale.

Heat a couple inches of oil to 350 degrees F in a large saucepan or straight-sided skillet. Add bread cubes and fry, stirring constantly, until browned. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season and serve with your favorite soup.

House Seasoning:
1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder

Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 8 hours
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
User Rating:4 Stars

Episode#: PA0506
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