- 6 slices of bread (any kind)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp oregano,
- liberal sprinkling of garlic salt (to taste)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cube bread into desired size and toss into a bowl. Sprinkle all of the seasonings on top of your bread cubes. Drizzle olive oil over the cubes and then toss gently with your fingers. When all pieces have been coated, put cubes into a single layer on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for twenty minutes. Allow to cool. Place in an airtight container and these can be stored for up to weeks in this container.
Make-Your-Own Stove Top Stuffing
- 6 cups cubed bread
- 1 tbsp parsley flakes
- 3 tbsp chicken-bouillon powder
- ¼ cup dried minced onion
- ½ cup dried minced celery (or fresh celery may be sauteed and added just before cooking)
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp pepper
- ½ tsp sage
- 1/3 tsp salt
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the cubes on a cookie sheet and bake for eight to ten minutes, turning to brown evenly. Cool. In a plastic bag or bowl, toss the cubes with the rest of the ingredients until well coated. Store in a tightly closed container in the pantry for up to four months, or in the freezer for up to a year. To use: Combine two cups stuffing mix with ½ cup water and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Stir to combine thoroughly. Warm on the stove top or in a microwave. Stir again just before serving.
Homemade Shake & Bake
- 4 cups flour
- 4 cups ground inexpensive crackers
- 4 tbsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 3 tbsp paprika
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
Mix well and store indefinitely in the refrigerator in a covered container.
