Ingredients

• 6 slices day-old bread, cubed

  ¼ c. olive oil, canola oil or melted butter

  1½ tsp. garlic powder

  1/8 tsp. salt

  1 tsp. dried parsley flakes

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Mix melted butter, garlic powder/salt and parsley flakes until garlic powder is dissolved and mixture is clump-free. Toss butter mixture with cubed bread in a medium bowl until cubes are evenly coated. Spread coated bread cubes on a cookie sheet in a single layer. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are dry, crispy and golden brown. Store in air-tight container or zip-lock bag

Makes 24 servings.

Each 2-Tbsp. serving has 40 calories, 2.5 g fat, 1 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber and 45 mg sodium.

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