Frugal Menu Mamas

Last week, we had an “at home date night”.  We put the kids to bed early and cooked together a somewhat fancy meal.  It was so much fun.  We even dressed up and then ate together.  Anyway, for our salads I made homemade croutons!  I love croutons, but they are not the most frugal investment.  :)  So, I used the ends of a loaf of bread to make these and they were delicious!!!!!!  The recipe is from the Gifts for Giving Gooseberry Patch cookbook.  I hope you enjoy these as much as I did.  I ate so many before dinner even began… 

Cheese & Garlic Croutons

4 Tbs. butter

1/2 tsp. dried oregano

1/2 tsp. dried basil

1/2 tsp. celery salt (I didn’t have any…I used regular salt)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 Tbs. onion, minced

2 cups whole-wheat bread, cubed

2 Tbs. Parmesan cheese, grated

-Heat butter in a large skillet.  Add seasonings, garlic, and onion; cook for about one minute to soften.

-Stir in bread cubes; saute until browned and crisp.  Toss with cheese until evenly distributed.

-Croutons may be reheated and crisped in a 350 F oven for 5 minutes.

For more great recipes, check out Tasty Tuesday at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam….