Crisp, Seasoned Croutons - GREAT for snacking, salads, soups, etc.
Ingredients
| 1 | pkg | Ener-G Unseasoned Traditional Stuffing (approx. 4-5 cups) |
| 1⁄2 | cup | oil (equal parts olive oil & canola/vegetable oil, blended) |
| 2 | tbsp | oil or spray oil |
| 1 | tbsp | dried Oregano Flakes |
| 1 | tbsp | dried Basil Flakes |
| 1 | tbsp | dried Parsley Flakes |
| 1⁄2 | tsp | Cayenne Pepper (optional) |
| 1⁄2 | tsp | Garlic Powder |
| 1⁄2 | tsp | Onion Powder |
| 1⁄2 | tsp | Ground Oregano |
| salt & ground pepper to taste (optional) | ||
| 1 | tbsp | grated Parmesan Cheese (optional) |
Instructions
Preheat Oven 400º
Directions:
Empty package of Ener-G Unseasoned Traditional Stuffing into a large bowl. Pour half the oil mixture over the stuffing and mix well. Add the dry ingredients and Parmesan Cheese by sprinkling over the stuffing and mix well. Add the remaining oil and continue to mix until the seasoning is coating the stuffing.
Place stuffing on a baking sheet and drizzle the remaining 2 tbsp of oil or spray oil on the mixture. Bake for 8-10 minutes. After 5 minutes of baking, move the croutons around with a long wooden spoon or flip with a spatula. Check on croutons after 8 minutes. Remove from oven when slightly golden brown or done to your likeness. Remove from oven and let cool. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Excellent in soups or salads, for stuffing, or alone as a crunchy snack. If your oven runs hot bake at lower temperature.
Options:
Spiciness: add more cayenne pepper
Oil: works with Avocado Oil as well
Vegan: use Vegan Parmesan Cheese or leave cheese off