Herbed Croutons - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. butter or oleo
1 minced fine garlic clove
1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce
1/4 tsp. crumbled, dried leaf tarragon
1/4 tsp. crumbled, dried leaf mint
3 c. stale bread crumbs

Preparation

In large skillet, melt butter.
Stir in garlic, Tabasco, tarragon and mint.
Add bread crumbs; toss lightly to coat cubes on all sides.
Stir until lightly browned.
Store in airtight container for up to 1 week.
Yields 3 cups.
Use in soups and salads.