Cheese Croutons

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Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 05m | Total Time: 10m

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, toss together the cheddar and Parmesan.
  2. Sprinkle the cheese mixture into a large, heavy nonstick skillet. Cook over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheeses are melted and bubbly. Tip skillet to allow excess oil to collect in one place. Remove excess oil with a spoon.
  3. Carefully lift the large crouton from the pan with a spatula and drain on paper towels. Cool and crumble.
By Jane Kirby,  June 2001

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 135
  • Calcium  259mg
  • Carbohydrate  1g
  • Cholesterol  34mg
  • Fat  11g
  • Fiber  0g
  • Iron  0mg
  • Protein  9mg
  • Sat Fat  7g
  • Sodium  252mg
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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